Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(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
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).
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-A3 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-A3 | a3500 | |||
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Announced | August 2016 | March 2014 | More recent by 30 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper 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 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-A3 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A3 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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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 |