Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony a3500

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was launched 3 months earlier than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the a3500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst 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).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the a3500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A1 and a3500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony a3500 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively.