Reasons to choose X-T3
Released in 2018, X-T3 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 26.1 MP effective resolution, and a 539 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Fujifilm X-T3
vs Nikon D3500
VS
Sensor area
367 mm²
X-T3367 mm²
D3500- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The X-T3 and D3500 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
X-T3MetricD3500
26.1 MPEffective pixels24.2 MP
23.5 × 15.6Sensor23.5 × 15.6
3.75 µmPixel pitch3.89 µm
14.05 µm²Pixel area15.15 µm²
7.12 MP/cm²Pixel density6.6 MP/cm²
1.53Crop factor1.53
4,096 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
539 gWeight365 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL14a lithium-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The X-T3 and D3500 have the same sensor area. The D3500 has the lighter body. The X-T3 has the higher effective resolution. The X-T3 and D3500 were both released in 2018. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose D3500
Released in 2018, D3500 has about 367 mm² of sensor area, 24.2 MP effective resolution, and a 365 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.