Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6500

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6500, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was announced 3 years before the A6500 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E2 & Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 against the A6500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6500.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony A6500 to provide you with more detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.