Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a3500

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was revealed 5 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A7 & Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A7 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the a3500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and a3500.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-A7 to offer extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.