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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