Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 3 years after the a5000 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 & Sony Alpha a5000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Sony a5000 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has specifications of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and a5000.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E3 to render greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.