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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81
Imaging
68
Features
85
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Introduced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 3 years later than the A6500 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up vs the A6500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-T4 A6500 
LaunchedFebruary 2020October 2016More recent by 42 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A6500 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6500

 Fujifilm X-T4 A6500 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 has external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A6500 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the A6500.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A6500 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A6500.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T4 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6500 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
80
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
Sony A6500 Street photography advice
74
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
heavier than others in class (607g)
85
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
85
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
77
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Sony A6500 Travel photography information
75
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (607 grams)
74
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Sony A6500 Landscape photography information
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
has double storage slots
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging factors
Sony A6500 Vlogging factors
75
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
heavier than others in class (607g)
39
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha a6500
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha a6500
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-02-24 2016-10-06
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 453 grams (1.00 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 500 photos 350 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at launch $1,700 $1,298