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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Sony Alpha A3000 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30 II
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
  • Replacement is Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and A3000 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 5 years later than the A3000 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T30 matches up against the A3000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 A3000 
ReleasedFebruary 2019August 2013More recent by 67 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A3000 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 A3000 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A3000

 Fujifilm X-T30 A3000 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 enjoys outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A3000 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the A3000.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T30 and A3000 is 82 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T30 and A3000.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-T30 to result in greater detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography info
Sony A3000 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Street photography info
Sony A3000 Street photography info
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
no image stabilization
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A3000 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
60
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (470 per charge)
max fps very slow (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Travel photography info
Sony A3000 Travel photography info
80
great battery pack (380 per charge)
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
megapixel count high (26MP)
flash built-in
does not offer selfie friendly screen
60
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography features
Sony A3000 Landscape photography features
81
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Sony A3000
36
touchscreen capability
features face detection focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
26
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Sony A3000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Sony A3000
 Fujifilm X-T30Sony Alpha A3000
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Sony Alpha A3000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-14 2013-08-27
Physical type 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264, MP4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
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 All around 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 380 pictures 470 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) -
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $899 $398