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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500

Portability
73
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
67
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-S20
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
  • Released October 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is pretty close and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was unveiled 4 years after the A6500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the A6500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-S10 A6500 
ReleasedOctober 2020October 2016Newer by 49 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A6500 Fujifilm X-S10 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-S10 A6500 
Manual focus More precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 enjoys outside dimensions of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 vs 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 choose during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 compared to the A6500.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A6500 is 73 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The image here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A6500.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Fujifilm X-S10 to provide you with greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-S10 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Sony A6500 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Street photography camera
75
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
heavier than competitors in class (465g)
85
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Sony A6500
85
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization
resolution is high (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
77
silent mode (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
low battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Travel photography camera
76
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
heavier than competitors in class (465g)
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Sony A6500 Landscape photography features
85
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
low battery pack (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-S10
Vlogging with Sony A6500
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
has face detection focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (465 grams)
39
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 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 area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
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 Fully articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 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 465 grams (1.03 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 325 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $999 $1,298