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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony Alpha 6500

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FujifilmX-Pro3SonyAlpha 6500
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2019November 2016
Image and sensor
Camera typeMirrorlessMirrorless
Sensor formatAPS-CAPS-C
Sensor typeX-Trans CMOS 4Exmor CMOS
Sensor dimensions23.5 × 15.6 mm23.5 × 15.6 mm
Effective resolution26.1 MP24.2 MP
Largest image6240 × 41606000 × 4000
RAW recordingYesYes
Standard ISO range160–12800100–25600
Sensor detail–Approximately 25.0 million total pixels; 3:2 aspect ratio
Image formatsJPEG and 14-bit RAF RAW; 17 film simulations including Classic Neg.; HDR and up-to-nine-frame multiple-exposure functionsJPEG, compressed RAW and RAW+JPEG; ARW 2.3; 14-bit RAW support
ISO detailStandard ISO160–12800; extended ISO80/100/125/25600/51200ISO 51200 is expanded; Auto ISO limits configurable
Image processorX-Processor 4BIONZ X with front-end LSI
Lens and shooting
Lens mountFujifilm X mountSony E-mount
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationSensor shift
Maximum continuous burst30 fps11 fps
Lens detailFujifilm X mount; exact maker photograph shows XF23mmF2 R WR, excluded from body specifications and weight–
AutofocusHybrid phase/contrast AF, 117 or 425 single-point positions, Zone and Wide/Tracking modes; maker current table lists phase-detection low-light limit −7 EV with XF50mmF1.0, contrasting with earlier −6 EV launch wording on its overview425 phase-detection and 169 contrast-detection points; Lock-on AF and Eye AF with AF-C; EV −1 to 20 at ISO 100 with F2 lens
ShutterMechanical up to 1/8000 second, electronic up to 1/32000 second; mechanical timed exposures up to 15 minutes or Bulb up to 60 minutes. Maker warns electronic shutter may distort fast motion and cannot use flash30 seconds to 1/4000 second plus Bulb; electronic first curtain and silent shooting; flash sync 1/160 second
Burst detailUp to 30 fps electronic with 1.25× crop, 20 fps electronic without that crop or 11 fps mechanical. Maker 30 fps buffer is 60 JPEG or 35 lossless-compressed RAW frames; media and conditions affect resultsUp to 11 fps Hi+ with AF/AE tracking; 8 fps live view. Current Japanese sheet lists Hi+ buffers of 301 Standard JPEG, 269 Fine JPEG, 233 Extra Fine JPEG, 107 RAW or 100 RAW+JPEG; launch press claim of 307 Fine JPEG applies to Hi mode.
Stabilisation detailNo in-body sensor-shift stabilisation; compatible optically stabilised lenses supported, as described by Photography BlogFive-axis sensor shift; five-stop CIPA pitch/yaw claim with Sonnar T* FE 55mm F1.8 ZA and long-exposure noise reduction off; correction depends on lens
FlashCompatible external TTL hot shoe; sync 1/250 second or slower; no built-in flash according to Photography BlogBuilt-in pop-up flash; guide number 6 at ISO 100 in metres; Multi Interface Shoe
Exposure controlsPhysical shutter-speed/ISO and exposure-compensation dials, front/rear command dials and autofocus joystick; no rear four-way controllerPASM, auto and scene modes, Sweep Panorama, DRO and Auto HDR
Video
Highest video resolution4096 × 2160 at 29.97 fps3840 × 2160 at 30 fps
Video detailDCI4K 4096×2160 and UHD4K 3840×2160 up to 29.97p at 200/100 Mbps, approximately 15-minute clip limit. Full HD up to 59.94p for approximately 59 minutes; Full HD high-speed up to 120p for approximately 6 minutes. H.264 MOV with stereo 24-bit/48 kHz PCM audio; no HDMI output in maker tableXAVC S 4K at up to 100 Mbps; 30p/24p NTSC or 25p PAL. Full HD up to 120p NTSC/100p PAL; S-Log2, S-Log3 and S&Q modes.
AudioCombined 2.5 mm microphone/shutter-release input; USB-C headphone adapter support described by Amateur PhotographerStereo microphone and 3.5 mm microphone input; no headphone output
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderHybrid optical/electronicElectronic
Screen size3″3″
Screen dots1,620,000921,600
TouchscreenYesYes
Tilting screenYesYes
Display detailConcealed 3-inch 3:2 touchscreen folds downward through approximately 180°; 1.62 million dots. Separate rear 1.28-inch square colour Memory LCD displays film simulation or status information; cannot operate the quick menu, as both reviews noteScreen tilts approximately 90° up or 45° down; touch focus and touchpad
Viewfinder detailHybrid reverse-Galilean optical finder with electronic frame lines, approximately 95% coverage and fixed 0.52× magnification; 0.5-inch OLED EVF with approximately 3.69 million dots, 100% coverage and 0.66× magnification with 50 mm equivalent lens at infinity0.39-type OLED, 2,359,296 dots; approximately 0.70× 35 mm-equivalent magnification
Connections and design
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
Battery life (maker's claim)370 photographs350 photographs
Body weight447 g410 g
Release detailMaker financial report confirms launch in November 2019; exact earliest worldwide retail day unconfirmed, so month precision retainedSony's North American announcement states shipping in November 2016; month precision is retained. Hong Kong availability was December 2016.
Recording mediaTwo UHS-II SD/SDHC/SDXC slots; maker lists cards up to 512 GB, compatibility list appliesOne shared SD/Memory Stick slot; SDHC/SDXC UHS-I
PortsUSB-C USB3.1 Gen1 and combined 2.5 mm microphone/remote input; hot shoe; maker explicitly lists no HDMI outputMulti/Micro USB, Micro HDMI Type D, microphone input and Multi Interface Shoe
Wireless connectionsWi-Fi IEEE802.11b/g/n; Bluetooth Low Energy 4.22.4 GHz Wi-Fi, NFC and Bluetooth smartphone location linking
Battery life detailNP-W126S; approximately 370 EVF or 440 optical-viewfinder shots in Normal mode with XF35mmF1.4 R under maker CIPA conditions; USB charging supportedNP-FW50; CIPA approximately 350 photographs with LCD or 310 with viewfinder
Charging–In-camera USB charging and USB power supply
Dimensions140.5×82.8×46.1 mm; minimum depth 34.8 mm120.0 × 66.9 × 64.4 mm; depth from grip to monitor 53.3 mm
Weight detailApproximately 447 g without battery/card or 497 g including battery/card; photographed lens excludedApproximately 410 g body only; 453 g with battery and memory card
MaterialsMagnesium frame with titanium top/base plates; weather-resistant maker design, operating temperature −10°C to +40°C; Dura finishes use scratch-resistant coating and are colour/configuration variantsMagnesium alloy body with dust and moisture resistance; not guaranteed in all conditions
In the box–NP-FW50 battery, AC-UUD12 adapter, shoulder strap, body cap, accessory shoe cap, eyepiece cup and Micro USB cable (Japanese specification); kit lens where selected

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