Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a3500

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 & Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.