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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500

Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
54 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
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
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A3000
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony a3500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and a3500 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 6 years after the a3500 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores versus the a3500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 a3500 
IntroducedFebruary 2020March 2014Newer by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k230kSharper screen (+1390k dot)
Selfie screen  Take selfies
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T4

		

		

			
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a3500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-T4 a3500 
Manual focus  More precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 has physical dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the a3500.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and a3500 is 67 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and a3500.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-T4 to offer you more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 provides an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Sony a3500
82
 manual focus
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focusing
 delivers RAW files
77
 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features face detect focusing
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
74
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 includes touch focus
 environment sealing
 more heavy than competition in class (607g)
57
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
 heavier than average (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography features
Sony a3500 Sports photography features
85
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high megapixels (26MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 has phase detect AF
60
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 features tracking focus
 good battery life (470 shots)
 low frames per second (4.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony a3500 as a Travel photography camera
75
 great battery life (500 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 includes touch focus
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 display is selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (607g)
60
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 decent sensor resolution (20MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (411g)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Sony a3500 Landscape photography details
85
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 high megapixels (26 megapixels)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 environment sealing
 great battery life (500 shots)
 has double storage slots
70
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Sony E mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 good battery life (470 per charge)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging advice
Sony a3500 Vlogging advice
75
 display is selfie friendly
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 has external microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (607 grams)
26
 features face detect focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 does not offer selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have mic socket
 heavier than average (411 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha a3500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha a3500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2014-03-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ image
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 5456 x 3632
Max native ISO 12800 16000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.47x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100)
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync.
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 AVCHD, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 607g (1.34 pounds) 411g (0.91 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 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 500 shots 470 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,700 $398