Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a6500

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a6500. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a6500 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 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.

** 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 X-T1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6500 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a6500 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1. 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 X-T1. Sony a6500 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T1 has 200 to 6400.

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-T1
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 X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a6500 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a6500 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 a6500 weighs 453 gr (equal to 1 lb) which is 3% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a6500 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 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 X-T1	Sony a6500
Name	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Release Year	2014	2016
Release Date	2014-01-28	2016-10-06
MSRP	1299 USD	1399 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	4896 x 3264 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	EXR Processor II	Bionz X
Image	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	8	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 X-T1	Sony a6500
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	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	Fujifilm X 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 X-T1	Sony a6500
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921600
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	TFT LCD (RGBW)	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	2359296
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Frames per second	8 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	No	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer	Yes Built-in (802.11/b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Optional through Yes RR-90	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	Yes Optional via Smartphone	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a6500
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126	NP-FW50
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	350 shots
Width	129 mm	120 mm
Height	90 mm	67 mm
Depth	47 mm	53 mm
Weight	440 gram	453 gram