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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500

Portability
62 Imaging
72 Features
93 Overall
80
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Launched May 2022
  • Succeeded the 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
  • Released March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a3500, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was announced 8 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores versus the a3500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S a3500 
ReleasedMay 2022March 2014More recent by 100 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S a3500 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S offers external dimensions 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 proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-H2S 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 change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and the a3500.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-H2S and a3500 is 62 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2S and a3500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm X-H2S to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-H2S should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
83
 has manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (26MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
77
 you can focus manually
 good  resolution (20MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
72
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 has focus via touch
 environment sealing
 heavier than competitors (660 grams)
57
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 screen is fixed
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography highlights
Sony a3500 Sports photography highlights
86
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (580 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
60
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking focus
 great battery pack (470 per charge)
 slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Travel photography advice
Sony a3500 Travel photography advice
73
 good battery pack (580 per charge)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 has focus via touch
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 selfie friendly display
 heavier than competitors (660 grams)
60
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 good  resolution (20MP)
 built-in flash
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than others (411g)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Landscape photography info
Sony a3500 Landscape photography info
85
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3.00")
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 good battery pack (580 per charge)
 has double storage slots
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 good  resolution (20 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (470 shots)
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging factors
Sony a3500 Vlogging factors
73
 selfie friendly display
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
 has mic port
 heavier than competitors (660g)
26
 has face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 does not posses selfie friendly display
 does not have image stabilization
 does not have microphone socket
 more heavy than others (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-H2SSony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2022-05-31 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ image
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans 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 26MP 20MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.00 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display tech - 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 quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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.
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone 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)
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 580 photographs 470 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD -
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $2,499 $398