Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a3500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 were released 2019 and Sony a3500 was released 2014. That is a 5 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro3 2019
Sony a3500 2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a3500 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-Pro3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a3500 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a3500 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Sony a3500 20 MP
19816192 pixels
5456 x 3632

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 31 % larger resolution than Sony a3500. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a3500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro3. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-Pro3 has 160 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro3 160-12800
Sony a3500 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-Pro3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a3500

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro3 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 11
Sony a3500 3,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a3500 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 weighs 497 gr (equal to 1.1 lb) which is 21% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro3 497 gr
1.1 lb
Sony a3500 411 gr
0.91 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a3500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a3500, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Name Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony a3500
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Release Year 2019 2014
Release Date 2019-10-23 2014-03-21
MSRP 1799 USD 399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 5456 x 3632 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 20 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 0 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Optical)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 425 25
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 230400
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) 0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Frames per second 11 fps 3,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 6 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone) Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a3500
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Li-ion battery NP-W126S
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 480 shots
Width 141 mm 128 mm
Height 83 mm 91 mm
Depth 46 mm 85 mm
Weight 497 gram 411 gram