Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony a3500

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty close and they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was unveiled 2 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A10 grades against the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A10 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A10 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 vs the a3500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A10 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The visual here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A10 and a3500.

As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Sony a3500 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.