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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha a3500 front
Portability
69
Imaging
63
Features
54
Overall
59

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(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
Sony a3500
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T5 a3500 
IntroducedNovember 2022March 2014Newer by 105 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1840k230kCrisper display (+1610k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony a3500 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 a3500 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a3500

 Fujifilm X-T5 a3500 
Manually focus More exact focus
Display sizing3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography info
Sony a3500 Portrait photography info
85
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
77
focusing manually
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography advice
Sony a3500 Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment proof
heavier than competition in class (557g)
57
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Sports photography information
Sony a3500 Sports photography information
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/180,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery power (580 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
60
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Travel photography info
Sony a3500 Travel photography info
71
good battery power (580 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count amazing (40MP)
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
60
great battery life (470 shots)
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (411 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a3500 as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3.00 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (580 per charge)
has dual storage slots
70
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (20MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (470 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Vlogging highlights
Sony a3500 Vlogging highlights
35
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (6240 x 4160 resolution)
includes external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition in class (557 grams)
26
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic support
heavier than others in class (411g)
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony a3500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony a3500
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha a3500
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