Let’s compare the Sony A6500 vs Fujifilm X-T2. Both cameras are mirrorless, fast and compact, and also offer 4K video recording so this is tough decision.
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-T2 Megapixels 24.2 24.3 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 6000 x 4000 Body Image Stabilization Yes - 5-Axis No Lens Mount Sony E Fujifilm X ISO 100 - 25,600 200 - 12,800 Expanded ISO 51,200 100 - 51,200 AF Points 425 325 AF Hybrid Cross-type AF Points 425 phase 169 phase Continuous Mode 11fps 8fps* LCD 3.0" - Articulating 3.0" - Articulating LCD Resolution 921,600 dots 1,040,000 dots Touchscreen Yes No Focus Peaking Yes Yes Top LCD Display No No Viewfinder Type EVF EVF (2.36M) Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100% Viewfinder Magnification 1.07x 0.77x Video Resolution 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) 3840x2160 (30/25/24p) 1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p) 1920x1080 (60/50p) Microphone Jack Yes Yes Headphone Jack No No Memory Card Type SD or MS Pro SD + SD Dual Card Slots No Yes SD UHS Support UHS-I UHS-II Fastest Shutter Speed 1/4000 1/32000 Slowest Shutter Speed 30" 30" Bulb Mode Yes Yes JPEG Buffer Size 231 55 RAW Buffer Size 110 48 Time Lapse Yes Yes Built-in Flash Yes No Max Flash Sync Speed 1/160 1/250 Startup Time 1.3s 1.0s 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 3.0 Environmentally Sealed Yes Yes Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 340 shots Battery Included Yes (NP-FW50) Yes (NP-W126S) Weight 16.0 oz (453g) 17.9 oz (507g) Size 4.7 x 2.6 x 2.1" 5.2 x 3.6 x 1.9" Price Amazon Amazon Release Date 2016 2016
Sony A6500 Advantages:
- 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 325 AF points. The A6500 has all 425 points phase detection, while the X-T2 “only” has 169, which makes the Sony better for low light work.
- Continuous mode – 11fps vs 8fps. It’s an advantage, but not something you will really notice that often.
- Touchscreen Support
- Viewfinder Magnification – Higher magnification.
- JPEG Buffer Size – 231 vs 55. Useful for long bursts.
- RAW Buffer Size – 110 vs 48.
- Built-in Flash
- Built-in NFC
- Size – The Sony A6500 is noticeably smaller.
- Less Expensive – The A6500 body costs around $300 less
For a lower price, the A6500 offers built-in image stabilization, better AF system, touchscreen LCD display, 2x+ bigger RAW and JPEG buffer and built-in NFC. It’s also smaller, but all mirrorless cameras are pretty small anyways so it depends on how much this matters to you at this point.
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
Fujifilm X-T2 Advantages:
- AA Filter – The Fujifilm X-T2 has no AA filter.
- LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.
- Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.
- UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.
- Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/4000.
- Max Flash Sync Speed – 1/250 vs /160.
- USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.
The X-T2 has 2 memory card slots with UHS-II support, USB 3.0, much faster maximum shutter speed and no AA filter. Both cameras are worth the money!
You can buy it at Amazon or read more reviews.
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