Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Sony a6500
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Sony a6500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a6500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro were released 2007 and Sony a6500 was released 2016. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.| Camera | Released |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | 2007 |
| Sony a6500 | 2016 |
Type of camera
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is a DSLR camera while Sony a6500 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a6500 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.
| Camera | Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 ** |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | 75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
| Sony a6500 | 75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"
Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:
Resolution
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6500 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
| Camera | Megapixels |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
6 MP
12121088 pixels 4256 x 2848 |
| Sony a6500 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a6500 has a 98 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a6500 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Sony a6500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.
| Camera | ISO Range |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | 100-3200 |
| Sony a6500 | 100-25600 |
Autofocus and lens compatibility
Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.
Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6500
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a6500 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.
| Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | 3 |
| Sony a6500 | 11 |
Ability to record movies
It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.
It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Sony a6500. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.
Weight
The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 103% heavier than Sony a6500 and its 453 gr (or 1 lb).
| Camera | Weight |
| Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | 920 gr 2.03 lb |
| Sony a6500 | 453 gr 1 lb |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Sony a6500 Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Sony a6500, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.
Product |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Name | Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro | Sony a6500 |
| Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Release Year | 2007 | 2016 |
| Release Date | 2007-07-13 | 2016-10-06 |
| MSRP | N/A | 1399 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Camera Type | DSLR | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Sensor Size | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) |
| Sensor Type | CCD | CMOS |
| Resolution | 4256 x 2848 pixels | 6000 x 4000 pixels |
| Megapixels | 6 MP | 24 MP |
| Image Processor | Bionz X | |
Image |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 100 - 25600 |
| White Balance Presets | 7 | 8 |
| Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 0 stops |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Autofocus |
Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
| Focus Points | N/A | 425 |
| Lens Mount |
Nikon F See Compatible Lenses |
Sony E See Compatible Lenses |
| Focal Length Multiplier |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm |
Screen & Viewfinder |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Articulated LCD | N/A | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.5” | 3” |
| Screen dots | 230000 | 921600 |
| Touch screen | No | Yes |
| Screen type | N/A | TFT LCD |
| Live view | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder Type | Optical (pentaprism) | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 95% | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.) | 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder Resolution | N/A | 2359296 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Frames per second | 3 fps | 11 fps |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Built-in Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Flash Range | 12 meters | 6 meters |
| External Flash | Yes | Yes |
| Self-Timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time-lapse | No | No |
| Metering modes |
Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot |
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| Exposure Compensation | +/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps) | +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps) |
Videography features |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Video recording | No | Yes |
| Video format | N/A |
MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD |
| Video resolution | N/A |
1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 |
| Built-in Microphone | No | Yes |
| Built-in Speakers | No | Yes |
Storage |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Memory Card |
Compact Flash |
Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| HDMI Output | No | Yes |
| Microphone Port | No | Yes |
| Headphone Port | No | No |
| Wireless | No |
Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC) |
| Remote Control | Yes (Optional) | Yes (via smartphone) |
| GPS | No | No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro |
Sony a6500 |
| Enviromentally sealed | No | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery Details | Lithium-Ion Battery |
NP-FW50
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| Battery Life (CIPA) | N/A | 350 shots |
| Width | 147 mm | 120 mm |
| Height | 113 mm | 67 mm |
| Depth | 74 mm | 53 mm |
| Weight | 920 gram | 453 gram |