Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
81 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
74
81 Imaging
68 Features
85 Overall
74
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Launched July 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Earlier Model is Sony A6300
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500 Overview
Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
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Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A6500
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 922k | Clearer screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| A6500 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6500
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A6500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | July 2016 |  | October 2016 | Same age |
| Manual focus |  | More precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 features physical measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") along with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).
See the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A6500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the A6500.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6500 is 76 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6500.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you should take the launch date of the cameras into account.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Sony A6500
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Sony A6500
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography advice
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high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
not so great battery life (350 shots)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography info
Sony A6500 Travel photography info
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
not so great battery life (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Sony A6500 Vlogging details
has face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6500 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha a6500 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha a6500 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-07-07 | 2016-10-06 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 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 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.7x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/4000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 11.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | 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 | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/160s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 grams (1.12 lbs) | 453 grams (1.00 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 | 340 images | 350 images |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Pricing at release | $1,600 | $1,298 |
