Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony A6500

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony A6500, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the A6500 (24MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm XF10 was unveiled 22 months later than the A6500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm XF10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF10 matches up versus the A6500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF10 & Sony Alpha a6500. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XF10 Gallery & Sony A6500 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") and a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony A6500 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony A6500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 compared to the A6500.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF10 and A6500 is 88 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and A6500.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs although you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm XF10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.