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X-T3 vs A5000
Quick take: The X-T3 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A5000 is the most affordable; only the X-T3 is weather sealed.
Where the X-T3 wins
- Resolution: 26.1MP
- Burst Rate: 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic
- Weather Sealed: Yes
- Portrait: 6.6 vs 4.3
- Wedding & Events: 6.5 vs 2.6
Where the A5000 wins
- Cheaper new: £78 vs £375
- Battery Life: ~420 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 269g (with battery)
- Street: 6.5 vs 5.9
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- X-T3 132 × 93 × 59 mm · 539 g
- A5000 110 × 63 × 36 mm · 269 g
The A5000 is 22 mm narrower, 30 mm shorter, 23 mm slimmer and 270 g lighter than the X-T3.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-T3 — Video, Street, Travel, Portrait: The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-T3Fujifilm · 2018 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £375 used | £78 usedBest |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MPBest | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronicBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-T3
A5000
Portrait
6.6/10
4.3/10
Street
5.9/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.7/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
6.5/10
2.6/10
Filmmaking
5.8/10
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Documentary
6.3/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
7.2/10
3.1/10
Landscape
5.5/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
7.1/10
4.2/10
Casual
4.5/10
4.3/10
Food
5.7/10
5.2/10
Macro
5.6/10
4.7/10
Architecture
5.2/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.9/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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