Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
(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
- Superseded the Sony A3000
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Below is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-S10 was introduced 6 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 matches up vs the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-S10 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2020 |  | March 2014 | More recent by 80 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-S10
| a3500 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-S10 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys exterior measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-S10 versus Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 and the a3500.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and a3500 is 73 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and a3500.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to offer you extra detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-S10 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-S10 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-S10 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2020-10-15 | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m (at ISO 200) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash options | Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 465 grams (1.03 lbs) | 411 grams (0.91 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") | 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 | 325 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $999 | $398 |