Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 40MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
- Introduced September 2022
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-H1
(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
- Introduced October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-H2 (40MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-H2 was unveiled 6 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-H2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-H2 grades versus the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-H2 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-H2 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A6500
Fujifilm X-H2 | A6500 | |||
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Introduced | September 2022 | ![]() | October 2016 | More recent by 73 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer screen (+698k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-H2
A6500 | Fujifilm X-H2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6500
Fujifilm X-H2 | A6500 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3.00" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-H2 has got outside dimensions of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") along with a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst 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).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2 and the A6500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-H2 and A6500 is 62 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-H2 and A6500.
Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-H2 to render extra detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-H2 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-H2 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2022-09-08 | 2016-10-06 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 40 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 7728 x 5152 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 64 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 82 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.00 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 5,760 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/180000 secs | 1/32000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 15.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 8192 x 4320 @ 30p | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 660 gr (1.46 pounds) | 453 gr (1.00 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 136 x 93 x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") | 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 | 680 shots | 350 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W235 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $1,999 | $1,298 |