Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
- Launched May 2018
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
(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
- Released March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 4 years after the a3500 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores against the a3500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-T100 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | May 2018 |  | March 2014 | Newer by 51 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+810k dot) |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T100
| a3500 | Fujifilm X-T100 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a3500
| Fujifilm X-T100 | a3500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 has outside dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 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).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the a3500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and a3500 is 80 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The image here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and a3500.
To sum up, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T100 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T100 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T100 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T100 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2018-05-24 | 2014-03-21 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | BIONZ image |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5456 x 3632 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 91 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.47x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
| Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 448 grams (0.99 lb) | 411 grams (0.91 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" 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 | 430 pictures | 470 pictures |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | - |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $499 | $398 |