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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 2 years after the a3500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the a3500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T2 a3500 
RevealedJuly 2016March 2014Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k230kCrisper screen (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 a3500 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T2 a3500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has sizing of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") and a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the a3500.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and a3500 is 76 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and a3500.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T2 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Sony a3500 Portrait photography factors
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
77
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Sony a3500 Street photography information
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Sony a3500 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
60
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
Sony a3500 Travel photography information
63
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (340 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (411 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony a3500 Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (340 shots)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (470 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
33
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
26
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 BIONZ image
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.47x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lb) 411 gr (0.91 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 340 shots 470 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II -
Storage slots Two One
Cost at launch $1,600 $398