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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6500, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was manufactured 4 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-E4 scores versus the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6500 
LaunchedJanuary 2021October 2016Fresher by 53 months
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 A6500 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6500 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 provides outside measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has proportions 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-E4 and Sony A6500 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the A6500.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6500 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6500.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6500 Portrait photography advice
83
manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
80
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
79
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
77
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
bad battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Travel photography with Sony A6500
88
better than average battery (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
bad battery pack (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6500 Landscape photography factors
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
no image stabilization
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
82
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
no image stabilization
39
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2021-01-27 2016-10-06
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1405
Other
Battery life 380 photos 350 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $849 $1,298