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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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
  • Released August 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured about the same time to the A3000 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores against the A3000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-M1 A3000 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 A3000 Fujifilm X-M1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-M1 A3000 
ReleasedSeptember 2013August 2013Same generation
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-M1 versus Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs the A3000.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and A3000 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony A3000 to provide greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Sony A3000
76
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 shots)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography features
Sony A3000 Travel photography features
66
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
60
good battery power (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A3000 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
31
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
26
comes with face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-09-17 2013-08-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330 gr (0.73 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 images 470 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $399 $398