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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000

Portability
82 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T30 II front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
54 Overall
58

Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30 II
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched September 2021
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T30
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
  • Released August 2013
  • New Model is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 II (26MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 II was introduced 8 years later than the A3000 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T30 II scores against the A3000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 II over the Sony A3000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A3000 
ReleasedSeptember 2021August 2013Fresher by 98 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T30 II

		

		

			
 A3000 Fujifilm X-T30 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A3000

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T30 II A3000 
Manually focus  More exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 II has exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A3000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 II versus the A3000.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A3000 is 82 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
In many cases, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 II and A3000.
As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T30 II to offer more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T30 II will have an edge in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A3000 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 delivers RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T30 II as a Street photography camera
 Sony A3000 as a Street photography camera
79
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 has touch focus
 does not have image stabilization
56
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 no moving screen
 no image stabilization
 heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Sports photography info
Sony A3000 Sports photography info
79
 silent shutter (1/32,000s)
 high fps (30.0 frames/s)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 great battery power (380 shots)
 has phase detect AF
 does not have image stabilization
59
 megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 good battery life (470 shots)
 low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Travel photography with Sony A3000
80
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 supports bluetooth
 has touch focus
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
60
 good battery life (470 shots)
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
 does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T30 II
Landscape photography with Sony A3000
81
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 exports RAW files
 great battery power (380 CIPA)
 does not have image stabilization
70
 has manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count good (20MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (470 CIPA)
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T30 II Vlogging factors
Sony A3000 Vlogging factors
36
 touchscreen
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 has external microphone support
 doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
26
 includes face detection focus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 does not have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T30 II vs Sony A3000 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 II and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T30 IISony Alpha A3000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T30 II Sony Alpha A3000
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-09-02 2013-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
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 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 62 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 30.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (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 383 gr (0.84 pounds) 411 gr (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 images 470 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $900 $398