Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-S10 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A6500
Fujifilm X-S10 | A6500 | |||
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Released | October 2020 | ![]() | October 2016 | Newer by 49 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-S10
A6500 | Fujifilm X-S10 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A6500
Fujifilm X-S10 | A6500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
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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 |