Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A6500

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was released 24 months later than the A6500 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the A6500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony Alpha a6500. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Sony A6500 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A6500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the A6500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A6500 is 71 and 81 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A6500.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T3 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.