Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A3000

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 6 months prior to the A3000 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores against the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A3000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 and the A3000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E1 and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and A3000.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A3000 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.