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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Revealed August 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was announced 2 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 grades against the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-A3 a3500 
AnnouncedAugust 2016March 2014More recent by 30 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 a3500 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-A3 a3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A3 enjoys physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 compared to the a3500.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and a3500.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Fujifilm X-A3 to render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-A3 should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a3500 Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
heavier than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography advice
Sony a3500 Sports photography advice
64
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery (410 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
60
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 per charge)
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography details
Sony a3500 Travel photography details
87
good battery (410 shots)
has touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
60
good battery power (470 CIPA)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
good battery (410 shots)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A3
Vlogging with Sony a3500
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have microphone socket
26
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-08-25 2014-03-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 470 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card -
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $480 $398