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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched August 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was revealed about the same time to the A6500 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A3 scores vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6500 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 A6500 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-A3 A6500 
IntroducedAugust 2016October 2016Similar age
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A6500 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the A6500.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A3 and A6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you might want to factor the age of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography information
Sony A6500 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Sony A6500 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Sports photography with Sony A6500
64
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery power (410 CIPA)
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6500 Travel photography highlights
87
good battery power (410 per charge)
boasts focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
74
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Sony A6500 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
39
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-08-25 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 339g (0.75 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 350 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $480 $1,298