Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-T10. Both are extremely fast and excellent for action photography, but offer 4K video and other exciting features as well.
Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.
Sony A6500 X-T10 Megapixels 24.2 16.3 Sensor Type CMOS CMOS Sensor Format APS-C APS-C Crop Factor 1.5x 1.5x AA Filter Yes None Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264 Body Image Stabilization Yes - 5-Axis No Lens Mount Sony E Fujifilm X ISO 100 - 25,600 200 - 6,400 Expanded ISO 51,200 100 - 51,200 AF Points 425 49 Cross-type AF Points 425 phase 0 phase Continuous Mode 11fps 8fps LCD 3.0" - Articulating 3.0" - Articulating LCD Resolution 921,600 dots 920,000 dots Touchscreen Yes No Focus Peaking Yes Yes Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type EVF EVF Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 1.07x 0.93x Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (60/50/30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p) 1280x720 (60/50p) Microphone Jack Yes Yes Headphone Jack No No Memory Card Type SD or MS Pro SD Dual Card Slots No No SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-I Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/32000 Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30" Bulb Mode Yes Yes JPEG Buffer Size 231 10 RAW Buffer Size 110 7 Time Lapse Yes Yes Built-in Flash Yes Yes Max Flash Sync Speed 1/160 1/180 Startup Time 1.3s 1.4s Built-in Wi-Fi Yes Yes Built-in GPS No No Built- in NFC Yes No Bluetooth No No USB Type USB 2.0 USB 2.0 Environmentally Sealed Yes No Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 350 shots Battery Included Yes (NP-FW50) Yes (NP-W126) Weight 16.0 oz (453g) 13.4 oz (381g) Size 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1" 4.7 x 3.3 x 1.6" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2016 2015
Sony A6500 Advantages:
- Megapixels – 7.9 more megapixels. The Sony A6500’s high megapixel count makes it a much better choice for studio and landscape work, especially if printing extremely big.
- Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A6500 has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.
- AF Points – 425 vs 49. The X-T10 has no phase detection points, while the A6500 has all 425 of them, which makes it a lot more accurate and faster in low light.
- Continuous mode – 11fps vs 8fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Touchscreen Support
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- Video Resolution – 4K video available.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 10. Useful for long bursts.
- RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 7.
- Built-in NFC
- Environmentally Sealed – The Sony A6500 is much more protected for shooting outdoors in difficult terrain and bad weather conditions.
- Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.
The Sony A6500 wins big, but it’s also more expensive. 8 more megapixels, body stabilization, way better AF system, touchscreen support and 4K video. It’s also got a way bigger RAW and JPEG buffer and is environmentally sealed, so it’s also perfect for outdoor sports, wildlife and any type of action.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Fujifilm X-T10 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The Fujifilm X-T10 has no AA filter.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/4000.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/180 vs /160.
- Weight – The Fujifilm X-t10 weighs 72g less.
- Less Expensive – The X-T10 body costs around $500 less
The X-T10 costs noticeably less so it’s normal it doesn’t have any special advantages.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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