Fujifilm X100F vs Sony a6500 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · Full HD video
Fujifilm X100F
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6500
85
WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X100F and the Sony a6500 are compact APS-C mirrorless cameras aimed at different shooters. The X100F, released in 2017, carries one built-in lens that never changes, suiting anyone who wants a single, uncluttered camera. The a6500, from 2016, uses the Sony E mount, so its lens choices can grow from wide landscapes to long wildlife reach. The a6500 measures 120 x 67 x 53 mm and weighs 453 g, against 127 x 75 x 52 mm and 469 g for the X100F. The bodies are close in every dimension, and the a6500 sits 16 g lighter. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2017 | 2016 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
January 19, 2017 | October 6, 2016 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 127 x 75 x 52 mm | 120 x 67 x 53 mm |
| Camera weight | 469 g | 453 g |
| Optics | 64/100 | 74/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sony a6500 is the stronger choice for fast action and low-light handheld work. Its 11 fps burst rate outpaces the X100F's 8 fps, and its 425 autofocus points cover the frame more densely than the X100F's 325. In-body stabilisation steadies handheld frames on the a6500, a feature the X100F lacks. Its native ISO ceiling of 25600 also doubles the X100F's 12800. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, so files from either carry the same format and crop. Resolution is a near tie at 24 MP for the X100F against 24.2 MP for the a6500. Each camera has an electronic viewfinder of effectively equal dot count, and both cap the shutter at 1/4000 second. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24.2 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.6 x 15.6 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor Pro | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
20030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 256003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 512003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
3250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 236000009900000 | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 70/100 | 77/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe Sony a6500 is the clear choice for 4K video, recording at a resolution the X100F cannot match. That extra resolution gives more latitude to crop a clip or deliver to 4K screens. The maximum frame rates point the other way, with the X100F reaching 60 fps against 30 fps on the a6500, so its footage can be slowed further in editing. Only the X100F offers a built-in interval timelapse, so it can capture a fading sunset without external gear. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 Full HD |  4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | No |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, AVCHD Ver. 2.0 |
| Features | 57/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe Sony a6500 offers weather sealing, which the X100F lacks, plus a touch screen for fast focus placement. The X100F counters with a finer rear LCD, 1,040,000 dots against 921,600 on the a6500. Both support Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer, and both offer a flipping screen and a built-in flash. Neither includes GPS, so neither tags your photos with location data. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
No |  Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
10400001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 21/100 | 21/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X100F is rated for 390 shots per charge against 350 for the a6500, a 40-shot lead in the ratings. Both write to a single card slot, with no second card in either body. The X100F's slot supports UHS-I for faster card writes, while the a6500 also accepts Memory Stick Pro Duo media. Neither charges over USB, so plan on a charger or a spare battery. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | Lithium-Ion W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
390 shots1505000 | 350 shots1505000 |
| USB charging | ✗ | ✗ |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
The Sony a6500 is the better buy for a system that grows. Its E mount lenses, 4K video, in-body stabilisation, weather sealing and 11 fps burst cover wildlife, travel and handheld indoor work. Choose the Fujifilm X100F if one fixed lens suits your shooting. Its built-in timelapse, 60 fps maximum frame rate and 390-shot rating suit all-day carry without extra gear.