Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6500

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was brought out 21 months earlier than the A6500 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony Alpha a6500. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-A2 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the A6500.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6500.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony A6500 to provide extra detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.