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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Launched September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-3N
  • Renewed by Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and a5000 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 4 years after the a5000 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the a5000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T3 a5000 
RevealedSeptember 2018January 2014More modern by 57 months
Display resolution1040k461kClearer display (+579k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 a5000 Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-T3 a5000 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outer dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the a5000.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and a5000 is 71 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and a5000.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-T3 to render extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography information
Sony a5000 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
71
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography features
Sony a5000 Street photography features
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus via touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Sports photography camera
79
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5000 as a Travel photography camera
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
78
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Sony a5000 Landscape photography details
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count amazing (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5000 as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha a5000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 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 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 269 grams (0.59 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 390 pictures 420 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,500 $448