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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Launched January 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T100
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
  • Released March 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was brought out 5 years after the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T200 matches up against the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T200 a3500 
ReleasedJanuary 2020March 2014More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2780k230kSharper screen (+2550k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 a3500 Fujifilm X-T200 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T200 a3500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T200 has got external dimensions of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has specifications of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 against the a3500.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T200 and a3500 is 80 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T200 and a3500.

As you can see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T200 to produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T200 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
77
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
78
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
57
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Sports photography with Sony a3500
70
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
60
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (470 per charge)
slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
79
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
60
good battery life (470 per charge)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
73
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
70
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (470 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
26
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T200Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T200 Sony Alpha a3500
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-01-22 2014-03-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 12800 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,780k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options - Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 grams (0.82 pounds) 411 grams (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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 270 photos 470 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) -
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $699 $398