Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Launched September 2013
(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
- Revealed March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 6 months before the a3500 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades versus the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-M1 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-M1
| a3500 | Fujifilm X-M1 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-M1 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | September 2013 |  | March 2014 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focus | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Absent selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 has external dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the a3500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and a3500 is 87 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and a3500.
All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony a3500 to result in greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-09-17 | 2014-03-21 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | EXR Processor II | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT LCD | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 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 | 350 photos | 470 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | - |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $399 | $398 |