Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony a3500

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 10 months later than the a3500 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 has physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 compared to the a3500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and a3500.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony a3500 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.