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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
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
  • Announced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 24 months after the A3000 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the A3000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A3000 
AnnouncedAugust 2015August 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has external dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A3000 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A3000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony A3000 to provide extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony A3000
76
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Sony A3000
75
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Sony A3000
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (470 shots)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
63
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
60
great battery (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography advice
Sony A3000 Landscape photography advice
71
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Sony A3000 Vlogging details
33
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic support
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A3000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2013-08-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 shots 470 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $1,299 $398