X-H2vs A6500
Sony
A6500 (2016)
Starting from £649 new
Best for Travel, street & versatile everyday photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
Travel, Street & Versatile Everyday Photography — A6500 (2016): The first Sony APS-C with IBIS — the A6500 added in-body stabilisation, touch AF, and a far deeper buffer to the A6300's already strong formula.
Who should buy what
X-H2 (2022)
- Landscape and studio photographers who want maximum resolution in X-mount
- Commercial shooters who need 40MP files and pixel shift for critical detail
- X-T5 buyers who prefer a larger grip and top LCD panel
- Video shooters who want 8K and a fully articulating screen in one Fujifilm body
A6500 (2016)
- Travel photographers who want IBIS in a compact weather-sealed E-mount body
- A6300 owners who need the stabilisation or touch AF the A6300 lacked
- Street and documentary photographers who want a capable compact with weather sealing
- Sony E-mount shooters looking for a capable used body at an accessible price
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the a6500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-H2 (2022) | A6500 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £649 |
| Sensor | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 4K/30p (full pixel readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops (first Sony APS-C with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~680 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | 453g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-H2 | A6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Commercial | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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