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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Introduced September 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E4
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Refreshed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-E3 a5000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017January 2014Newer by 45 months
Display resolution1040k461kCrisper display (+579k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 a5000 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-E3 a5000 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5000 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW files
70
focusing manually
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography info
Sony a5000 Street photography info
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
78
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Sports photography with Sony a5000
75
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
59
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery (420 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
77
has bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
78
great battery (420 CIPA)
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Sony a5000
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (420 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging information
Sony a5000 Vlogging information
37
has touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-09-07 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $700 $448