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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Newer Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 8 months after the A3000 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades versus the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T1 A3000 
RevealedApril 2014August 2013More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T1 A3000 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has sizing 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-T1 and Sony A3000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A3000 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A3000.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony A3000 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Sony A3000 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Sony A3000
75
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
56
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
59
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
Sony A3000 Travel photography details
63
environment proof
good MP (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
60
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (411g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging advice
Sony A3000 Vlogging advice
33
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
26
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
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
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) 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
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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 Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 411 grams (0.91 lbs)
Physical 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 Overall 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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots One One
Price at release $1,300 $398