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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Renewed by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 2 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E2S A3000 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016August 2013Fresher by 30 months
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A3000 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E2S A3000 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2S has exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S compared to the A3000.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A3000.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony A3000 to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E2S will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography information
Sony A3000 Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
77
has manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
70
megapixel count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
60
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Sony A3000
72
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 per charge)
resolution is good (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
35
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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 modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
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 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $599 $398