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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
30
Overall
34
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and a3500 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was revealed 3 years before the a3500 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm JZ200 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm JZ200 scores vs the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm JZ200 a3500 

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 a3500 Fujifilm JZ200 
LaunchedMarch 2014January 2012Newer by 26 months
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm JZ200 a3500 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm JZ200 provides outside measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 against the a3500.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and a3500 is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JZ200 and a3500.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JZ200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Portrait photography details
Sony a3500 Portrait photography details
29
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
you can focus manually
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
59
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Sony a3500
68
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
60
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (411g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging info
Sony a3500 Vlogging info
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (135 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
26
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2012-01-05 2014-03-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3216 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 1600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.9 -
Macro focus range 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.60 m 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 135 grams (0.30 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $398