Fujifilm X100F vs Sony a3500

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100F versus Sony a3500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the a3500 (20MP) is pretty well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100F was announced 2 years later than the a3500 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X100F being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony a3500 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X100F matches up versus the a3500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100F & Sony Alpha a3500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100F Gallery & Sony a3500 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony a3500 has proportions of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") having a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100F versus Sony a3500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the a3500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and a3500 is 79 and 69 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100F and a3500.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X100F to resolve greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100F will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.