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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500

Portability
86
Imaging
69
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was announced 2 years after the A6500 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-A7 A6500 
RevealedSeptember 2019October 2016Newer by 36 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k922kCrisper display (+1838k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 A6500 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-A7 A6500 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 has outer measurements of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the A6500.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A7 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A7 and A6500.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography information
Sony A6500 Street photography information
80
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (440 shots)
has phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery life (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Sony A6500 Travel photography features
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
flash built-in
low battery life (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
low battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A7
Vlogging with Sony A6500
81
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
no image stabilization
39
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-09-11 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" 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 440 photos 350 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $700 $1,298