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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2015
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T20
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was unveiled 15 months after the a3500 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades against the a3500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T10 a3500 
IntroducedMay 2015March 2014Newer by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 a3500 Fujifilm X-T10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T10 a3500 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T10 comes with outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the a3500.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and a3500 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and a3500.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony a3500 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Sony a3500 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography info
Sony a3500 Street photography info
77
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
very good ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (411g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography factors
Sony a3500 Sports photography factors
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
60
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography advice
Sony a3500 Travel photography advice
71
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (411g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography factors
Sony a3500 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (51,000)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging features
Sony a3500 Vlogging features
34
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
26
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have microphone support
more heavy than average (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha a3500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-05-19 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias 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 51000 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lbs) 411 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 350 pictures 470 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) -
Card slots One One
Retail cost $800 $398