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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500

Portability
72 Imaging
74 Features
92 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-S20 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59

Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S20
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 491g - 127 x 85 x 65mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-S10
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
  • Earlier Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the X-S20 (26MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The X-S20 was released 9 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the X-S20 matches up versus the a3500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S20 over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 X-S20 a3500 
LaunchedMay 2023March 2014More recent by 112 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1840k230kSharper screen (+1610k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-S20

		

		

			
 a3500 X-S20 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 X-S20 a3500 
Manual focus  Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen size
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S20 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") having a weight of 491 grams (1.08 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has dimensions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the X-S20 vs the a3500.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the X-S20 and a3500 is 72 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the X-S20 and a3500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-S20 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher X-S20 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
84
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes face detection focus
 supports RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Fujifilm X-S20
Street photography with Sony a3500
75
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW files
 offers focus by touch
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
57
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 no articulating screen
 lack of image stabilization
 more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X-S20 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony a3500 as a Sports photography camera
87
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery pack (750 shots)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
60
 good megapixels (20MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery (470 per charge)
 slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Travel photography features
Sony a3500 Travel photography features
77
 better than average battery pack (750 CIPA)
 connects via bluetooth
 offers focus by touch
 sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
60
 great battery (470 CIPA)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (411 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Landscape photography details
Sony a3500 Landscape photography details
86
 you can focus manually
 change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (750 shots)
70
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 good megapixels (20 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW files
 great battery (470 shots)
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-S20 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
77
 screen is selfie friendly
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 includes face detection focus
 high res video (6240 x 4160 pxls)
 includes external mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (491 grams)
26
 offers face detection focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 lack of image stabilization
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competition (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S20 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S20 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-S20Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S20 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2023-05-24 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ image
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 86 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.00 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,840k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in 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.
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @30p, 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 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 491g (1.08 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 127 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 750 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-II supported) -
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $398