Sony A3000 vs Fujifilm GFX 100

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Sony A3000 vs Fujifilm GFX 100

APS-C 357.3mm²
20.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A3000 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A3000 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A3000 conclusion.

Medium format 1,441.0mm²
102.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm GFX 100 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm GFX 100 in the real world.
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Differences

Sony A3000 advantages over Fujifilm GFX 100

In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos

Fujifilm GFX 100 advantages over Sony A3000

Larger sensor
Medium format vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (DCI) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

800 vs 470 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Higher-res screen
787k vs 77k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Less shutter lag
0.16 vs 0.28 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.86x vs 0.47x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
102.0 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Longer exposure
3600 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
5.0 fps vs 3.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
47 vs 11 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/16000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 16000 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Absolutely incredible value; Includes a stabilized kit lens; More versatile than a fixed-lens bridge camera; Comfortable body with good ergonomics; Great image quality; Good autofocus performance; Decent battery life.
Feels a bit plasticky; Slow burst shooting with limited buffer; Sluggish to power on or switch modes; Low-res EVF and LCD monitor; Can't review images using EVF; No video output; Weak flash; Battery charges in-camera.
Read our Sony A3000 Review

Outstanding image quality; Fast hybrid AF with phase-detect; 5fps bursts at full resolution; In-body image stabilization; Improved EVF; Weather sealing; 4K UHD & Cinema 4K at up to 30fps.
Big and bulky; Shallow buffer depth with RAW files; Vertical grip not as comfortable; Native lens selection still limited.
Read our Fujifilm GFX 100 Review

The Competition

Compared to Pentax K-01

Sony A3000

Pentax K-01

$500
APS-C

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Pentax K-01

Fujifilm GFX 100

Pentax K-01

$8899
Medium format

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$359
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Pentax K-01

Compared to Sigma sd Quattro

Sony A3000

Sigma sd Quattro

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

On-sensor phase detect
HDMI out

Compare Sony A3000 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Fujifilm GFX 100

Sigma sd Quattro

$8899
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sigma sd Quattro

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Sony A3000

Canon EOS M5

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
In-camera panoramas

$787
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A3000 vs Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm GFX 100

Canon EOS M5

$8899
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 50S

Sony A3000

Fujifilm GFX 50S

$500
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

$5197
Medium format

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A3000 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Fujifilm GFX 100

Fujifilm GFX 50S

$8899
Medium format

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Shoot 4K video

$5197
Medium format

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 50S

Compared to Fujifilm GFX 100S

Sony A3000

Fujifilm GFX 100S

$500
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

$5199
Medium format

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A3000 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

Fujifilm GFX 100

Fujifilm GFX 100S

$8899
Medium format

Longer stills battery life

$5199
Medium format

Less expensive
Newer

Compare Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Fujifilm GFX 100S

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