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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-A5 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
62
Features
54
Overall
58

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A5
(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
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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-A5 a3500 
RevealedJanuary 2018March 2014More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer 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 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-A5 a3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
manual focus
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
56
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery power (450 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
59
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
87
good battery power (450 per charge)
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
60
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (411g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (450 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A5 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
81
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
26
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-A5Sony Alpha a3500
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