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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 4 years after the A3000 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up versus the A3000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E3 A3000 
IntroducedSeptember 2017August 2013Newer by 50 months
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A3000 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-E3 A3000 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 features external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the A3000.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A3000 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through technical specs. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A3000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
80
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony A3000
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus via touch
no moving screen
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
60
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Sony A3000
77
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
great battery pack (470 per charge)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (411g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Landscape photography camera
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
37
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than average (411g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 gr (0.74 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.8
DXO Low light score not tested 1068
Other
Battery life 350 photos 470 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $700 $398