Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2018
- Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A3
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
(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
- Revealed March 2014
- Earlier Model is Sony A3000

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-A5 was manufactured 3 years later than the a3500 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-A5 matches up vs the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A5 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A5 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-A5 | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | January 2018 | ![]() | March 2014 | More recent by 48 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+810k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-A5
a3500 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-A5 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A5 has got outer dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 versus the a3500.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A5 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A5 and a3500.
As you can see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-A5 to result in more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A5 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-01-31 | 2014-03-21 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 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 | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 91 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.70 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash settings | 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 | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 361g (0.80 lb) | 411g (0.91 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 450 images | 470 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | - |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $500 | $398 |