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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500

Portability
62 Imaging
73 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-H2S front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74

Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-H2S
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 660g - 136 x 93 x 95mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-H1
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Released October 2016
  • Succeeded the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-H2S (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-H2S was revealed 5 years after the A6500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-H2S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-H2S scores versus the A6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-H2S over the Sony A6500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S A6500 
ReleasedMay 2022October 2016Newer by 69 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-H2S

		

		

			
 A6500 Fujifilm X-H2S 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A6500

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-H2S A6500 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Screen dimension3.00"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-H2S comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 93mm x 95mm (5.4" x 3.7" x 3.7") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-H2S 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 are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-H2S versus the A6500.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-H2S and A6500 is 62 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-H2S and A6500.
Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-H2S to render more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-H2S provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony A6500 as a Portrait photography camera
83
 focusing manually
 resolution is high (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW files
80
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has face detection autofocus
 exports RAW formats
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
72
 screen can move to multiple angles
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 boasts touch to focus
 weather sealing
 more heavy than average (660 grams)
85
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 exports RAW formats
 offers focus via touch
 weather proofing
 good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Sports photography advice
Sony A6500 Sports photography advice
86
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (26MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 provides tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (580 per charge)
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
77
 quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 has tracking autofocus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 not so great battery power (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-H2S
Travel photography with Sony A6500
73
 better than average battery life (580 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 boasts touch to focus
 resolution is high (26MP)
 selfie friendly screen
 more heavy than average (660g)
74
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 offers focus via touch
 good megapixels (24MP)
 flash built-in
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Fujifilm X-H2S as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
85
 focusing manually
 interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (3.00")
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is high (26 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 delivers RAW files
 weather sealing
 better than average battery life (580 shots)
 has double storage slots
79
 you can focus manually
 switch lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 good megapixels (24MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 good high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW formats
 weather proofing
 not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X-H2S Vlogging highlights
Sony A6500 Vlogging highlights
73
 selfie friendly screen
 has touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 includes external microphone port
 more heavy than average (660 grams)
39
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detection autofocus
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external mic jack
 display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-H2S vs Sony A6500 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-H2S and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-H2SSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-H2S Sony Alpha a6500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2022-05-31 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type Stacked BSI X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data    
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3.00 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
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 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 720 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 360 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 100 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 50 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 file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 lb) 453 gr (1.00 lb)
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 580 pictures 350 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media 1x CFexpress Type B, 1x UHS-II SD SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,499 $1,298