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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500

Portability
61
Imaging
69
Features
85
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-H1 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 673g - 140 x 97 x 86mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-H2
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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a3500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-H1 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H1 was announced 3 years after the a3500 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-H1 grades versus the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H1 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-H1 a3500 
LaunchedFebruary 2018March 2014Newer by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kSharper screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-H1

 a3500 Fujifilm X-H1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-H1 a3500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-H1 has got physical measurements of 140mm x 97mm x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H1 and the a3500.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H1 and a3500 is 61 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H1 and a3500.

As you can see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H1 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-H1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proof
57
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery (310 per charge)
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Travel photography with Sony a3500
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
bad battery (310 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (411g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H1
Landscape photography with Sony a3500
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
bad battery (310 CIPA)
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H1 Vlogging details
Sony a3500 Vlogging details
35
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
26
features face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-H1Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-H1 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-02-14 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 673g (1.48 lbs) 411g (0.91 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 97 x 86mm (5.5" x 3.8" x 3.4") 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 310 shots 470 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots 2 One
Launch price $1,300 $398