Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- 35mm (F2.0) lens
- 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
- Revealed February 2020
- Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 622g - 132 x 97 x 81mm
- Announced November 2011
- Later Model is Sony A68

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the A65 (24MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X100V was released 8 years later than the A65 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A65 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100V grades vs the A65 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100V & Sony SLT-A65. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100V Gallery & Sony A65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony A65
Fujifilm X100V | A65 | |||
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Announced | February 2020 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 101 months |
Screen resolution | 1620k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+699k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Fujifilm X100V
A65 | Fujifilm X100V | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony A65
Fujifilm X100V | A65 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys outer measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A65 has measurements of 132mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 622 grams (1.37 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the A65.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and A65 is 79 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and A65.
Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X100V to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V provides an edge in sensor tech.

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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Specifications
Fujifilm X100V | Sony SLT-A65 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X100V | Sony SLT-A65 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-02-04 | 2011-11-15 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | X-Processor Pro 4 | Bionz |
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 | 26MP | 24MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 15 |
Cross type focus points | - | 3 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens zoom range | 35mm (1x) | - |
Max aperture | f/2.0 | - |
Available lenses | - | 143 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 95% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.52x | 0.73x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 10.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 | 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 478 grams (1.05 pounds) | 622 grams (1.37 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") | 132 x 97 x 81mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 74 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 717 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 images | 560 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $1,399 | $700 |