Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a3500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a3500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a3500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 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.

** 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-T3 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:

Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3. Sony a3500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-T3 has 160 to 12800.

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-T3
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-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a3500 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3 weighs 539 gr (equal to 1.19 lb) which is 31% heavier than Sony a3500 and its 411 gr (or 0.91 lb).

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a3500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 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-T3	Sony a3500
Name	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Release Year	2018	2014
Release Date	2018-09-06	2014-03-21
MSRP	1499 USD	399 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T3	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-T3	Sony a3500
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 16000
White Balance Presets	7	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-T3	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-T3	Sony a3500
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	230400
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.)	0.7× (0.47× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Frames per second	20 fps	3,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 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	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	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-T3	Sony a3500
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or cable release)	Yes (via optional RM-VPR1)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a3500
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	390 shots	480 shots
Width	133 mm	128 mm
Height	93 mm	91 mm
Depth	59 mm	85 mm
Weight	539 gram	411 gram