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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched September 2022
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Launched August 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was brought out 9 years after the A3000 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-H2 matches up versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-H2 A3000 
LaunchedSeptember 2022August 2013More modern by 110 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A3000 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-H2 A3000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen measurements

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 offers external measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the A3000.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A3000 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A3000.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to give greater detail having its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
85
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography features
Sony A3000 Street photography features
73
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (680 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery life (680 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
60
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (411 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
good battery life (680 shots)
has double storage slots
70
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (660 grams)
26
offers face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
no mic socket
heavier than competitors (411g)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-09-08 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 82 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 660g (1.46 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 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 680 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,999 $398