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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82
Fujifilm X-H2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2
(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
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
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6300
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-H2 A6500 
IntroducedSeptember 2022October 2016More recent by 73 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kClearer screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-H2

 A6500 Fujifilm X-H2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-H2 A6500 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3.00"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Portrait photography information
Sony A6500 Portrait photography information
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Street photography highlights
Sony A6500 Street photography highlights
73
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
more heavy than competition (660g)
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Sports photography factors
Sony A6500 Sports photography factors
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/180,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
74
good battery pack (680 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count high (40MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (660g)
74
weather proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-H2
Landscape photography with Sony A6500
86
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (40MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery pack (680 CIPA)
has double storage slots
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-H2 Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
74
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
good video quality (7680 x 4320 resolution)
comes with microphone port
more heavy than competition (660g)
39
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-H2 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-H2Sony Alpha a6500
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