Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500
Portability
80 Imaging
70 Features
87 Overall
76
80 Imaging
70 Features
87 Overall
76
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
59
Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2020 |  | March 2014 | More modern by 72 months |
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3.5" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
| Screen resolution | 2780k |  | 230k | Sharper 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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T200 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Portrait photography camera
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T200 as a Street photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Street photography camera
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
lack of image stabilization
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 photography with Fujifilm X-T200
Sports photography with Sony a3500
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)
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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Fujifilm X-T200 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
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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Fujifilm X-T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
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)
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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Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
includes face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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
| Fujifilm X-T200 | Sony 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 |