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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Successor is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the A3000 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 3 years after the A3000 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades vs the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T20 A3000 
RevealedJanuary 2017August 2013More modern by 42 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T20 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T20 A3000 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 features external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A3000 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A3000 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A3000.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T20 to deliver more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T20 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
has manual focus
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
lack of image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography highlights
Sony A3000 Sports photography highlights
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
60
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 shots)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography factors
Sony A3000 Travel photography factors
76
has touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
60
great battery life (470 CIPA)
decent megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography factors
Sony A3000 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Sony A3000 Vlogging features
36
touch screen
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
heavier than competition (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A3000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2017-01-18 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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 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
Highest 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 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lb) 411 grams (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 470 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S 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 compatible) -
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $900 $398