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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a3500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was unveiled very close to the a3500 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up vs the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T1 a3500 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 a3500 Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T1 a3500 
AnnouncedApril 2014March 2014Similar age
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 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).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a3500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the a3500.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and a3500 is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and a3500.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony a3500 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Sony a3500 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Sony a3500 Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
57
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Sony a3500 Sports photography info
66
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
60
MP count decent (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (470 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
good MP (16MP)
low battery power (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
60
good battery pack (470 per charge)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Sony a3500 Landscape photography factors
69
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 per charge)
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a3500 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
26
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max 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 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 411g (0.91 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) -
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 $398