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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Released March 2014
  • Old Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was launched 6 years after the a3500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E4 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-E4 a3500 
ReleasedJanuary 2021March 2014More modern by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 a3500 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-E4 a3500 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 has external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") with a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and 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, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the a3500.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and a3500 is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and a3500.

As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
83
you can focus manually
great sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
80
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography info
Sony a3500 Sports photography info
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
60
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery power (470 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Sony a3500 Travel photography features
88
great battery power (380 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
great sensor resolution (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
60
good battery power (470 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (411g)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
great battery power (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
70
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (470 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
82
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
26
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2014-03-21
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Maximum native ISO 12800 16000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs 470 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $849 $398