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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was released 12 months later than the A6500 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6500 
LaunchedSeptember 2017October 2016Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A6500 Fujifilm X-E3 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6500 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 enjoys outer measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the A6500.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6500 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6500.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-E3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Sony A6500 Street photography advice
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
Sony A6500 Sports photography features
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
77
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
77
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (350 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
37
touchscreen enabled
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
39
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 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
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
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 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 453g (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $700 $1,298