Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a65

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony a65. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-A7

Sony a65

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-A7 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a65 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-A7 were released 2019 and Sony a65 was released 2011. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-A7	2019
Sony a65	2011

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-A7 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a65 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 X-A7	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a65	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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-A7 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a65 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-A7	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Sony a65	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Both of these cameras offer the exact same ISO range. They both have 100 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-A7	100-12800
Sony a65	100-12800

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 X-A7
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a65

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-A7 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a65 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-A7	6
Sony a65	10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony a65 can shoot movies.

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.

Sony a65 weighs 622 gr (equal to 1.37 lb) which is 94% heavier than Fujifilm X-A7 and its 320 gr (or 0.71 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-A7	320 gr 0.71 lb
Sony a65	622 gr 1.37 lb