Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000
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82 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10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
(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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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).
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony Alpha A3000. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery and Sony A3000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A3000
| Fujifilm X-T20 | A3000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | August 2013 | More modern by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Crisper 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 dimensions | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A3000 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T20 | Sony 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 |