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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Introduced August 2013
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A3000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 2 years after the A3000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the A3000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T2 A3000 
IntroducedJuly 2016August 2013More modern by 35 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T2 A3000 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither has Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A3000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A3000 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A3000.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography details
Sony A3000 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Sports photography with Sony A3000
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 CIPA)
59
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
low battery pack (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
low battery pack (340 per charge)
70
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 shots)
lack of image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A3000 Vlogging highlights
33
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
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 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 pictures 470 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II -
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,600 $398