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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500

Portability
55 Imaging
95 Features
85 Overall
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Fujifilm GFX 100S front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm GFX 100S
(Full Review)
  • 102MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm G Mount
  • 900g - 150 x 104 x 87mm
  • Launched January 2021
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 100S vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a3500, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was introduced 6 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S matches up versus the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm GFX 100S over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S a3500 
ReleasedJanuary 2021March 2014Fresher by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2360k230kCrisper screen (+2130k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm GFX 100S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm GFX 100S a3500 
Focus manually  Dial exact focus
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S features outer measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") having a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and the a3500.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and a3500 is 55 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and a3500.
As you can tell, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm GFX 100S having a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will offer greater detail using its extra 82 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm GFX 100S will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Portrait photography advice
Sony a3500 Portrait photography advice
97
 focusing manually
 resolution is fantastic (102 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 comes with face detect focusing
 exports RAW formats
77
 focusing manually
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection focus
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Street photography highlights
Sony a3500 Street photography highlights
74
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 supports focus via touch
 weather sealing
 more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
57
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Sports photography advice
Sony a3500 Sports photography advice
91
 quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (102MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames/s)
60
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm GFX 100S as a Travel photography camera
 Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
67
 weather sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus via touch
 resolution is fantastic (102MP)
 more heavy than average in class (900 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
60
 better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
 megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others in class (411 grams)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
93
 focusing manually
 switch lenses (Fujifilm G mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is fantastic (102MP)
 sensor size is great (Medium format)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
70
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen size is decent (3 inches)
 megapixel count decent (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (470 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm GFX 100S Vlogging advice
Sony a3500 Vlogging advice
34
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone support
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than average in class (900g)
26
 provides face detection focus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
 no external mic port
 heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm GFX 100S and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm GFX 100SSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm GFX 100S Sony Alpha a3500
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Medium format APS-C
Sensor dimensions 44 x 33mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 1,452.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 102 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 11648 x 8736 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm G Sony E
Amount of lenses 13 121
Focal length multiplier 0.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,360 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync 1/125s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 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 900 grams (1.98 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 150 x 104 x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") 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 460 pictures 470 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $5,999 $398