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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony SLT-A65 front
Portability
64
Imaging
63
Features
85
Overall
71

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(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
Sony A65
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony A65

 Fujifilm X100V A65 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020November 2011More recent by 101 months
Screen resolution1620k921kSharper screen (+699k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A65 over the Fujifilm X100V

 A65 Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony A65

 Fujifilm X100V A65 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Screen dimension3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography factors
Sony A65 Portrait photography factors
82
manual focus
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
77
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Street photography camera
Sony A65 as a Street photography camera
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478 grams)
77
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography information
Sony A65 Sports photography information
73
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery pack (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
81
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Sony A65
76
good battery pack (420 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great resolution (26MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
68
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
missing Timelapse recording
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography features
Sony A65 Landscape photography features
73
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3")
great resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (420 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony A65 as a Vlogging camera
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
78
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A65 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony A65
 Fujifilm X100VSony SLT-A65
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