Sony A6500 vs Sony FX3

On this page, we will be evaluating the Sony A6500 and Sony FX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless and they are both designed by Sony. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A6500 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the A6500 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6500 was introduced 5 years prior to the FX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A6500 matches up versus the FX3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6500 and Sony FX3. The whole galleries are available at Sony A6500 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony A6500 has physical dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 53mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.1") with a weight of 453 grams (1.00 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Analyze the Sony A6500 and Sony FX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the A6500 and the FX3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6500 and FX3 is 81 and 62 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6500 and FX3.

To sum up, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6500 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A6500 will give you extra detail using its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older A6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.