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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony a3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was brought out 3 years after the a3500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-E3 a3500 
LaunchedSeptember 2017March 2014More modern by 43 months
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 a3500 Fujifilm X-E3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-E3 a3500 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 offers exterior dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements 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, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the a3500.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and a3500 is 85 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and a3500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-E3 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
77
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony a3500
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Sony a3500 Sports photography advice
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
60
good megapixels (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery pack (470 shots)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Sony a3500 Travel photography highlights
77
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (411g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 shots)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
26
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (411g)
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2014-03-21
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $700 $398