• APS-C 372.9mm2
  • 10.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • APS-C 368.2mm2
  • 16.3 megapixels
  • ISO 200 - 6400

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Differences

Nikon D3000 advantages over Fujifilm X-A2

  • Lens selection
    Excellent vs Good
    Better lens selection gives you more options
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 6.10 vs 4.82 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Fast startup
    ~0.70 vs 1.4 sec
    Faster startup lets you catch the moment
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 550 vs 410 shots
    Capture more photos

Fujifilm X-A2 advantages over Nikon D3000

  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Thinner
    40 mm vs 64 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    10 years vs 15 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    920k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.3 vs 10.2 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle kit lens
    24 mm vs 27 mm
    Capture more of the scene with the included lens
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    5.5 fps vs 3.0 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Faster RAW shooting
    5.5 fps vs 3.1 fps
    Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    12 vs 6 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    25600 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • 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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

  • Very good image quality; Great high ISO performance for its class; Very good optical performance from the kit lens; Decent battery life; Very good value for the money.

  • No built-in EVF; Slower than average full autofocus shutter lag in testing; Sluggish continuous AF for stills & video; Mediocre burst speeds; Limited dynamic range with JPEGs; No remote control with Wi-Fi.

  • Read our Fujifilm X-A2 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A230

Nikon D3000
Sony DSLR-A230
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • HDMI out

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Fujifilm X-A2
Sony DSLR-A230
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony DSLR-A230

Compared to Sony DSLR-A330

Nikon D3000
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • More viewfinder magnification
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Fujifilm X-A2
Sony DSLR-A330
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $530
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony DSLR-A330

Compared to Pentax K-r

Nikon D3000
Pentax K-r
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Fast startup

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Fujifilm X-A2
Pentax K-r
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Pentax K-r

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Nikon D3000
Sony NEX-6
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-A2
Sony NEX-6
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Fast startup
  • $549
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Compared to Fujifilm X-E2

Nikon D3000
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $450
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Less expensive
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Focus peaking
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Nikon D3000 vs Fujifilm X-E2

Fujifilm X-A2
Fujifilm X-E2
  • $600
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $899
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-E2

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