Fujifilm X10 vs Sony a3500

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X10 and Sony a3500, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and a3500 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and a3500 (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 20 months prior to the a3500 making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores against the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Alpha a3500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony a3500 has measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X10 and Sony a3500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the a3500.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and a3500 is 83 and 69 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and a3500.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony a3500 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.