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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000

Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Older Model 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
  • Revealed August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was revealed 7 years after the A3000 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the A3000 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2021August 2013Newer by 91 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k230kCrisper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-E4

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A3000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E4 A3000 
Manual focus  Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 has external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") along with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the A3000.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and A3000 is 86 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and A3000.
As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to give more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 excellent megapixels (26MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
77
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography details
Sony A3000 Street photography details
80
 screen tilts up and down
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch to focus
 does not have image stabilization
57
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony A3000
79
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 better than average battery power (380 shots)
 supports phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
60
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 good battery power (470 shots)
 very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
 no image stabilization
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography advice
Sony A3000 Travel photography advice
88
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 excellent megapixels (26MP)
 selfie friendly display
60
 good battery power (470 shots)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (411g)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography information
Sony A3000 Landscape photography information
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 exports RAW files
 better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
70
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 good battery power (470 shots)
 no image stabilization
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony A3000 as a Vlogging camera
82
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen
 comes with face detect focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with microphone support
 does not have image stabilization
26
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 missing external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2013-08-27
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
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    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 58 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 364 grams (0.80 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos 470 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $849 $398