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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500

Portability
79 Imaging
70 Features
75 Overall
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Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Alpha a6500 front
Portability
81 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
Sony A6500
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 453g - 120 x 67 x 53mm
  • Introduced October 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Overview

Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony A6500, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 3 years after the A6500 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the A6500 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony A6500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100V A6500 
IntroducedFebruary 2020October 2016More modern by 41 months
Display resolution1620k922kClearer display (+698k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A6500 over the Fujifilm X100V

          

          

            
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Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony A6500

          

          

            
 Fujifilm X100V A6500 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V has external measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 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 X100V versus Sony A6500 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs the A6500.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and A6500 is 79 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specifications. The picture below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and A6500.
Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X100V to offer extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X100V provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

            Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6500 Portrait photography highlights
82
 you can focus manually
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
79
 has manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detection focus
 delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Street photography features
Sony A6500 Street photography features
74
 has a tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 provides touch focus
 weather sealing
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (478 grams)
85
 has a tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 features touch focus
 weather proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
 Sony A6500 as a Sports photography camera
73
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 great battery (420 shots)
 comes with phase detect autofocus
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
76
 quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 weather proof
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Sony A6500 Travel photography details
76
 great battery (420 CIPA)
 weather sealing
 connects via bluetooth
 provides touch focus
 megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 more heavy than competition in class (478 grams)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
74
 weather proof
 connects via bluetooth
 features touch focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 has built in flash
 terrible battery life (350 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6500 Landscape photography highlights
73
 you can focus manually
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 megapixel count high (26MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 does not have low pass filter
 saves RAW formats
 weather sealing
 great battery (420 shots)
 can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 focal length is fixed (35mm)
 no image stabilization
79
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 decent sensor size (APS-C)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 delivers RAW files
 weather proof
 terrible battery life (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Sony A6500 Vlogging features
35
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection autofocus
 high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
 does have external microphone jack
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 more heavy than competition in class (478 grams)
39
 built-in touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 comes with external microphone port
 does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A6500 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony A6500
 Fujifilm X100VSony Alpha a6500
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony Alpha a6500
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2020-02-04 2016-10-06
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 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 surface 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
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format    
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.0 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 478g (1.05 lbs) 453g (1.00 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 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 420 images 350 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $1,399 $1,298