Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 6240 x 4160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
- Released November 2022
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 411g - 128 x 91 x 85mm
- Introduced March 2014
- Previous Model is Sony A3000

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and a3500 (20MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-T5 was introduced 8 years after the a3500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T5 grades vs the a3500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T5 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-T5 | a3500 | |||
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Introduced | November 2022 | ![]() | March 2014 | Newer by 105 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1840k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+1610k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T5
a3500 | Fujifilm X-T5 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a3500
Fujifilm X-T5 | a3500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T5 has got outer dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") along with a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and a3500 is 70 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and a3500.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T5 to show more detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T5 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony Alpha a3500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-T5 | Sony Alpha a3500 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2022-11-02 | 2014-03-21 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ image |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 5456 x 3632 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 425 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 82 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,840 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.47x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/180000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 15.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO200 / 4m at ISO100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 |
Max video resolution | 6240x4160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | AVCHD, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 557g (1.23 lbs) | 411g (0.91 lbs) |
Dimensions | 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") | 128 x 91 x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 580 shots | 470 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W235 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2-sec. or 10-sec. delay) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | - |
Card slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $1,699 | $398 |