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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000

Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
81
Overall
74
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
62
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Refreshed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5000, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and a5000 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was announced 5 years later than the a5000 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades versus the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 a5000 
RevealedOctober 2019January 2014More recent by 71 months
Display resolution1620k461kSharper display (+1159k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 a5000 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 a5000 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the a5000.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and a5000 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The photograph below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and a5000.

All in all, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography advice
Sony a5000 Portrait photography advice
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
70
manual focus
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Sony a5000
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has focus by touch
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Sony a5000
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high fps (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
59
decent MP (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
great battery (420 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography info
Sony a5000 Travel photography info
77
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
78
great battery (420 CIPA)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Landscape photography camera
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count excellent (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
77
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Sony a5000
35
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life - 420 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $2,000 $448