Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A3000
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).
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Alpha a3500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-T2 | a3500 | |||
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Revealed | July 2016 | March 2014 | Newer by 28 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 230k | Crisper screen (+810k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T2
a3500 | Fujifilm X-T2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-T2 | a3500 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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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 |