Sony Alpha a3500 with Fujifilm X-E3 Overview
Let's compare FujiFilm X-E3 with Sony Alpha a3500.
These models are included in the Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras.
Fujifilm X-E3 was released in 2017, and Sony a3500 in 2014.
X-E3 is newer, which is a plus. Alpha a3500 3 years older.
However 3 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of X-E3 is greater than that of Alpha a3500. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant.
The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
At the first camera (X-E3), the minimum ISO value is lower, which gives more opportunities for shooting in daylight.
A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark.
At Sony a3500, the maximum ISO is greater by 3200.
Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a electronic viewfinder.
Viewfinder X-E3 has a higher resolution of 2360k dots, Alpha a3500 has a resolution of no electronic viewfinderk dots.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Fujifilm X-E3 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
Fujifilm X-E3 has 4.0 fps continuous shooting.
| General |
X-E3 |
Alpha a3500 |
| Brand |
FujiFilm
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Sony
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| Model |
X-E3 |
Alpha a3500 |
| Announced |
September, 2017 |
March, 2014 |
| Body Type |
Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
SLR-style mirrorless |
| Lens |
| Lens Mount |
Fujifilm X |
Sony E |
| Manual Focus |
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| Focal Lens Multiplier |
1.5 |
1.5 |
| Number of Lenses |
51 |
116 |
| Macro Focus Range |
n/a |
n/a |
| Screen |
| Screen Size |
3" |
3" |
| Screen Type |
Fixed |
Fixed |
| Screen Resolution |
1040k pixels |
230k pixels |
| Touch Screen |
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| Live View |
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| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder |
Electronic |
Electronic |
| Viewfinder Resolution |
2360 |
| Viewfinder Coverage |
100% |
100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification |
0.62 |
0.47 |
| Autofocus |
| AF Touch |
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| AF Continuous |
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| AF Single |
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| AF Tracking |
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| AF Selective |
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| AF Center |
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| AF Multi Area |
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| AF Live View |
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| AF Face Detection |
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| AF Contrast Detection |
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| AF Phase Detection |
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| Number of Focus Points |
325 |
25 |
| Number of Cross Focus Points |
0 |
0 |
| Photography Features |
| RAW Support |
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| Min Shutter Speed |
1/30 sec |
1/30 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed |
1/4000 sec |
1/4000 sec |
| Continuous Shooting |
14.0 fps |
4.0 fps |
| Shutter Priority |
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| Aperture Priority |
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| Manual Exposure Mode |
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| Exposure Compensation |
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| Custom White Balance |
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| Image Stabilization |
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| Built-in Flash |
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| Flash Range |
no built-in flash |
6.00 |
| Flash Modes |
no built-in flash |
Flash off, Auto flash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync. |
| External Flash |
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| AE Bracketing |
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| AE Bracketing Range |
±5 EV |
± EV |
| WB Bracketing |
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| Sensor |
| Sensor Size |
APS-C |
APS-C |
| Sensor Type |
CMOS X-TRANS III |
CMOS |
| Sensor Dimensions |
23.5 x 15.6 mm |
mm |
| Sensor Area |
366.6 mm² |
0.0 mm² |
| Sensor Resolution |
24 MP |
20 MP |
| Max Image Resolution |
6000 x 4000 |
5456 x 3632 |
| Max Native ISO |
12800 |
16000 |
| Min Native ISO |
200 |
100 |
| Max Boosted ISO |
51200 |
0 |
| Min Boosted ISO |
100 |
0 |
| Video Features |
| 4K |
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| Max Video Resolution |
3840 x 2160 |
1920 x 1080 |
| Video Formats |
MPEG-4, H.264 |
AVCHD, H.264 |
| Timelapse Recording |
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| Microphone Port |
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| Headphone Port |
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| Exposure Modes |
| Multi-Segment |
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| Average |
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| Spot |
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| Partial |
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| AF-Area |
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| Center Weighted |
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| Connectivity |
| GPS |
None |
None |
| Wireless Connectivity |
Built-In |
Built-In |
| Bluetooth |
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| HDMI |
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| USB |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Battery |
| Battery Life |
350 shots |
470 shots |
| Battery Type |
Battery Pack |
Battery Pack |
| Battery Model |
NP-W126S |
NP-FW50 |
| Physical |
| Weight |
337 g |
411 g |
| Physical Dimensions |
121 x 74 x 43 mm |
128 x 91 x 85 mm |
| Environmental Sealing |
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| Water Proof |
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| Dust Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Crush Proof |
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| Freeze Proof |
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| Shock Proof |
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| Storage |
| Storage Type |
SD/SDHC/SDXC |
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| Storage Slots |
1 |
1 |
| Other Features |
| Self Timer |
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| Selfie Friendly |
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