Fujifilm X-T1 vs Nikon D3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon D3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T1

Nikon D3500

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D3500 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 were released 2014 and Nikon D3500 was released 2018. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T1	2014
Nikon D3500	2018

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D3500 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D3500 has a "Nikon DX"-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-T1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D3500	75 mm Nikon DX 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-T1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D3500 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Nikon D3500	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Nikon D3500 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1. 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

Nikon D3500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1. Nikon D3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1	200-6400
Nikon D3500	100-25600

Autofocus and lens compatibility

There is a big difference between these two cameras. Fujifilm X-T1 has a built-in autofocus motor but Nikon D3500 does not. If you want to be able to use autofocus on Nikon D3500 there is a need for having an autofocus motor inside the lens. We really encourage you to look closely at our lens compatibility charts at the links below.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T1
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D3500

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D3500 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1	8
Nikon D3500	5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 and Nikon D3500 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-T1 weighs 440 gr (equal to 0.97 lb) which is 21% heavier than Nikon D3500 and its 365 gr (or 0.8 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T1	440 gr 0.97 lb
Nikon D3500	365 gr 0.8 lb