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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Announced September 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2 was introduced 8 years after the a3500 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the a3500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-H2 a3500 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022March 2014Newer by 104 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kClearer screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 a3500 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-H2 a3500 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen size3.00"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got exterior measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-H2 versus Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 vs the a3500.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2 and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by going over a spec sheet. The pic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2 and a3500.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to offer you extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
73
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
heavier than average (660g)
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (680 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
60
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
74
great battery life (680 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than average (660 grams)
60
good battery pack (470 shots)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (411 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Landscape photography advice
Sony a3500 Landscape photography advice
86
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
great battery life (680 shots)
has double storage slots
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
74
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (7680 x 4320 pxls)
does have external mic port
heavier than average (660 grams)
26
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others (411g)
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2022-09-08 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 7728 x 5152 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 8192 x 4320 @ 30p 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 660 gr (1.46 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") 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 680 photos 470 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,999 $398