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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 7 months after the A3000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the A3000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E2 A3000 
IntroducedMarch 2014August 2013Newer by 7 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A3000 Fujifilm X-E2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E2 A3000 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications 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-E2 and Sony A3000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the A3000.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A3000.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony A3000 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Sony A3000
69
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
59
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (470 per charge)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
72
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Sony A3000 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
34
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
26
has face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2014-03-05 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 350 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $450 $398