Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6500

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A6500 (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the A6500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony Alpha a6500. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the A6500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6500.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6500 to produce greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.