X-T30vs 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?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
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-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
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-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t30 is the most affordable; only the a6500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T30 (2019) | A6500 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £649 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps | 4K/30p (full pixel readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points, face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops (first Sony APS-C with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~310 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g (body only) | 453g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 53.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 | A6500 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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