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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A3000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Announced August 2013
  • Updated by Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A3000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was introduced 5 years after the A3000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the A3000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T3 A3000 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018August 2013More modern by 62 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kClearer display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T3 A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers exterior dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A3000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A3000 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A3000.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to render more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A3000 Portrait photography factors
82
focusing manually
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
77
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography information
Sony A3000 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Sony A3000 Sports photography advice
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
60
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (470 shots)
max frames per second low (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count great (26MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
great battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (411g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (470 shots)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging information
Sony A3000 Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 shots 470 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage slots 2 One
Cost at launch $1,500 $398