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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500

Portability
52
Imaging
93
Features
86
Overall
90
Fujifilm GFX 100 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 1320g - 156 x 144 x 75mm
  • Introduced May 2019
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
  • Released March 2014
  • Older Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a3500, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100 (102MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100 (Medium format) and a3500 (APS-C) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100 was introduced 5 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100 matches up vs the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm GFX 100 a3500 
ReleasedMay 2019March 2014Fresher by 63 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kSharper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm GFX 100

 a3500 Fujifilm GFX 100 

Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm GFX 100 a3500 
Focus manually More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100 features exterior dimensions of 156mm x 144mm x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 1320 grams (2.91 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a3500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100 against the a3500.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100 and a3500 is 52 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm GFX 100 and a3500.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm GFX 100 will give you more detail using its extra 82MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm GFX 100 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
95
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm GFX 100
Street photography with Sony a3500
72
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
has focus by touch
weather proofing
heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
90
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102 megapixels)
large sensor size (Medium format)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery pack (800 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
60
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (470 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
67
great battery pack (800 CIPA)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
heavier than competition (1,320g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 shots)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (411g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
92
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (102MP)
large sensor size (Medium format)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
great battery pack (800 per charge)
two card slots
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm GFX 100 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
33
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,320 grams)
26
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than average (411g)
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Fujifilm GFX 100 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm GFX 100Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-05-23 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor measurements 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 11648 x 8736 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Available lenses 12 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,360k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 1.09x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/125 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1320g (2.91 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 144 x 75mm (6.1" x 5.7" x 3.0") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 800 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-T125 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $10,000 $398