Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony Alpha A3000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A3000
Fujifilm X-T1 | A3000 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 8 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T1
A3000 | Fujifilm X-T1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A3000
Fujifilm X-T1 | A3000 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T1 | Sony Alpha A3000 | |
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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 |