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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Announced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was revealed 8 months earlier than the A6500 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores against the A6500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A6500 
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 A6500 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
AnnouncedOctober 2016January 2016More modern by 8 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A6500 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") and a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the A6500.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A6500 is 74 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A6500.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
67
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography features
Sony A6500 Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Sony A6500
33
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
39
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha a6500
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
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 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 495g (1.09 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 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
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual One
Launch pricing $1,700 $1,298