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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2019
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Superseded the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 3 years after the A6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades vs the A6500 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 A6500 
IntroducedOctober 2019October 2016More modern by 38 months
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 A6500 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 A6500 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 has physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the A6500.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A6500 is 78 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A6500.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography info
Sony A6500 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography factors
Sony A6500 Street photography factors
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proofing
no image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography details
Sony A6500 Sports photography details
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
77
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
Sony A6500 Travel photography advice
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great MP (26MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography info
Sony A6500 Landscape photography info
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
great MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging information
Sony A6500 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
39
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha a6500
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-23 2016-10-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 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 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 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 20.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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 - 1/160 seconds
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 PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 453g (1.00 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 350 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $2,000 $1,298