Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 361g - 117 x 68 x 40mm
- Introduced January 2018
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-A3
- Updated by Fujifilm X-A7
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- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Launched October 2016
- Replaced the Sony A6300
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Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A5 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm X-A5 was launched 17 months after the A6500 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-A5 scores versus the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A5 over the Sony A6500
| Fujifilm X-A5 | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2018 |  | October 2016 | Newer by 17 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-A5
| A6500 | Fujifilm X-A5 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A5 and Sony A6500
| Fujifilm X-A5 | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A5 has outside measurements of 117mm x 68mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 361 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A5 compared to the A6500.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A5 and A6500.
As you can see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect similar quality of files though you should really take the production date of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm X-A5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X-A5 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-A5 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2018-01-31 | 2016-10-06 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | 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 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 91 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.70 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 | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (15p), 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 24, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p, 23.98p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 361 grams (0.80 pounds) | 453 grams (1.00 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 117 x 68 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 450 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Retail pricing | $500 | $1,298 |