Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a3500

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E4 & Sony Alpha a3500. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

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.

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

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.