In head-to-head comparison with the Sony A6300 camera the A6500 showed excellent performance. As usual the Sony A6300 failed to record videos upto 29min due to overheating issue. During the test Sony A6300 camera stopped at 12 and a half minutes, while the a6500 was able to record 29minutes 50 seconds despite of showing heating icon.
Take a look at the screen shot above when you can see the error msg displayed by Sony A6300 camera. Below is a complete video that will show up you the entire test done by newshooter team.
Sony RX100 V is a supercompact camera powered by 1″ Hybrid sensor on the other side we have Sony RX100 IV camera that built with the same contrast detect technology that is being used in all RX100 series camera before the announcement of RX100V. It’s a very clear indication that the Sony RX100 V does arrived with a big change.
Sony RX100 V vs Sony RX100 IV Specification Comparison Review
Features / Models
Sony RX100 V
Sony RX100 IV
Megapixel
20 megapixels
20 megapixels
Sensor size / type
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm) CMOS
1″ (13.2 x 8.8 mm)
Low –Pass filter
Yes
Yes
Optical zoom
2.9x
2.9x
Aperture Range
F1.8 – F2.8
F1.8 – F2.8
Image stabilization
Optical
Optical
AF System
Contrast + Phase (Hybrid sensor)
Contrast Detect (sensor)
AF points
315 AF Points
25 points
ISO
80-12800
125-12800
ShutterMin/Max
30 sec 1/32000 sec
30 sec 1/32000 sec
Top Continuous Shooting Speed
24.0 fps
16fps
Video
3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p)
3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p)
Display
3.0″ LCD Rear Screen (1,228,800 pixels)
3.0″ LCD Rear Screen (1,228,800 pixels)
Viewfinder
EVF 100%
EVF 100%
Hot-shoe
No
No
Battery Life (CIPA)
220 shots
280 shots
Wireless connectivity
Built-In with NFC
Built-In with NFC
Dimensions
102 x 58 x 41 mm
102 x 58 x 41 mm
Weight
299 g
298g
The sensor of both the camera features same resolution. And the ISO range of both the camera is almost same. But the biggest difference is fabrication of Phase AF points inside the sensor of Sony RX100 V camera. The sensor of the camera carries 315 AF points that helps to lock down AF in no time.
Sony added new integrated DRAM chip on the camera that improves speed of processing, it help buffer to increase its speed and limit. Hence with the Sony RX100V you can capture 24frames a second @ 20 Megapixels.
The other major addition is front-end LSI. LSI means Large scale integration of transistors. By adding front-end LSI and DRAM chip the overall performance, image & video quality of the Sony RX100 V will be greatly improved compared to its predecessor.
The Hybrid AF system of the camera will help users to do blazing fast AF while recording videos. And I hope this time the RX100 V is free from overheating and other issues as faced by Sony RX100 MIV users while recording 4K videos.
Short Battery can emerge as a big problem to Sony RX100V users since 220 Shots limit can be crossed any time while shooting a event or when you are traveling outside. So we suggest to keep extra battery pack always when you have RX100V.
Verdict:
Sony RX100 V camera contains a lot of improvement from inside. The Sony RX100V camera new sensor with Hybrid AF points, front-end LSI and DRAM Chip for performance improvement. We recommend you to get Sony RX100V camera over RX100IV.
Good news, Amazon.com taking preorder for Sony RX100 V camera. The Camera was announced back on Oct 6, 2016 (announcement article here) and its shipping will start from October 28, 2016.
Finally Amazon.com is now taking pre-orders of the recently announced Sony A6500 camera. We have already done specification comparison review of Sony A6500 with others you can see here. The shipping for the camera will start from December 6, 2016 (just before 2016 Christmas).
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The image and specification of the Sony A7S III camera leaked by CameraBeta website, the website often re-publishes news and rumors but we can’t comment on the credibility of the websites till now.
– 15.4MP BSI-CMOS with LSI – Variable IR Filter can be used as variable electronic ND filter – Native ISO: 100-102400 – Maximum ISO: 409600 – 3” 1.23million dot articulating LCD screen – 4:2:2 8bit 4K recording support
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Yes the core specification of the Sony A6500 camera will give a tough competition to Fuji X-T2 without a doubt. The Sony A6500 will cost you less compared to the X-T2. In the specification comparison review of Sony A6500 vs Fuji X-T2 we have outlined the major difference between, just take a look
Features/ Models
Sony A6500
Fuji X-T2
Megapixel
24 megapixels
24 megapixel
Sensor size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Image processor
Bionz X
X Processor Pro
AF system
Hybrid
Hybrid
AF points
Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 169
325 AF points
ISO
100-51200
100-51200
Shutter speed
Mechanical : 30 – 1/4000 second
Electronic: 30 – 1/32000 second
Mechanical: 30 – 1/8000 second
Electronic: 30 – 1/32000 second
Image Stabilization
5-axis image stabilization (Still + Video)
No
Continuous shooting speed
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 frames in JPEG format
/ 107 frames in raw format
8fps
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K @ 30 fps
Display
3.0″ 921.6k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
3.0-inch large, approx.1040K-dot high resolution
Hot shoe
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Built-In + NFC
WiFi + NFC
Environmentally sealed
Yes
Yes
Battery life
350 Shots
340 shots
Dimensions
120 x 67 x 53 mm
120.0 x 66.9 x 48.8 mm
Weight
453 g
426 g
Both camera features same resolution sensor and ISO range, but as we know that the Fuji film uses X-Trans technology that eliminates the need of a low-pass filter inside the camera and hence you get 100% details even when the image of the camera is viewed at 100% scale. The Sony A6500 does have same sensor as of Sony A6300 sensor but Sony have integrated a new LSI chip that enables faster processing of the camera image by reducing noise and maintaining high dynamic range even in low light condition.
Auto-focus System of the Sony A6500 camera is much improved compared to the Fuji X-T2. with Sony A6500 camera you get 425 Phase AF points and 169 contrast based AF points, a total of 594 AF points whereas Fuji X-T2 offers a total of 325 AF points in total.
One of the biggest advantage Sony offering to A6500 users (after advance AF system) is 5-axis image stabilization system. The 5 axis IS system compensate camera shake upto 5-stops (tested by CIPA) and even work more effectively when paired with OSS lenses of E-Mount system. The Fuji X-T2 doesn’t have any in-camera based Image Stabilization system.
The Mechanical shutter speed of Sony A6500 remains limited to 1/4000 whereas the Fuji X-T2 offers mechanical shutter speed of 1/8000 sec. Electronic shutter speed of both the camera is same 1/32000.
Both camera features 4K video recording at 30fps. Sony does a 6K readout to make a 4K video (1.54x oversampling) will give you enormous amount of details in videos. Wheras Fuji X-T2 uses 5K resolution frames to create 4K video that also brings out max details from the sensor. But the biggest problem of Fuji X-T2 camera that it can recorded internally for up to about 10 minutes, If you want to record video of more than 10min video is possible though with the addition of the optional Vertical Power Booster Grip users will be able to record for up to 30 minutes.
Sony A6500 offers touch screen display unit that allow users to touch and shoot, the other biggest advantage you can use the display of the A6500 camera as touch pad for selecting AF points while capturing images via viewfinder.
Noticeable Price difference is also there, Fuji X-T2 cost you $1599 whereas the Sony A6500 will cost you $1399 (Body Only).
Conclusion: We highly recommend you to get Sony A3500 camera over Fuji X-T2 camera. The Sony A6500 features Advance AF system, Built-in 5-axis image stabilization system and big buffer that will grab 301 frames of JPEG in a single burst. The touch display of the camera will also help you to grab hassle free frames.
Does the recently announced Sony A6500 camera really replaces its predecessor while proving itself a far better choice for photographers? Take a look at the specification comparison review between Sony A6500 vs Sony A6300 and decide yourself.
Features/ Models
Sony A6500
Sony A6300
Megapixel
24 megapixels
24 megapixels
Sensor size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
APS-C (23.5 x 15.7 mm)
Low pass filter
Yes
Yes
Image processor
Bionz X
Bionz X
Image Stabilization
Yes – 5 Axis Image Stabilization
No
AF points
Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 169
Phase Detection: 425
Contrast Detection: 169
AF system
Hybrid
Hybrid
ISO
100-51200
100-51200
Shutter Min/ max
30 – 1/4000
30 – 1/4000
Continuous shooting speed
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 301 frames in JPEG format
/ 107 frames in raw format
Up to 11 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 21 frames in raw format
up to 44 frames in JPEG format
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K @ 30 fps
Display
3.0″ 921.6k-Dot Tilting Touchscreen LCD
3″ 921k-Dot Tilting LCD
Hot shoe
Yes
Yes
Wireless
Built-In
Built-In
Environmentally sealed
Yes
Yes
Battery life
350 Shots
400 Shots
Dimensions
120 x 67 x 53 mm
120 x 67 x 49 mm
Weight
453 g
404 g
Sensor: The sensor of both the camera look same, the ISO range and the number of Phase AF points inside the camera is exactly same. Despite of same sensor we expect a better low-light performance from Sony A6500 since the camera features new LSI to boost light-gathering abilities to give clean and clear ouput while shooting at low-light condition, and increase readout speeds to benefit video recording.
Sony introduced 5-axis image stabilization in the Sony A6500 camera that combats with five types of Camera shake. The camera offers you 5-stop of image stabilization as rated by CIPA. And hence combine with OSS lenses you will get added benefit.
Sony increased the Buffer size of the Sony A6500 camera so that you can capture continuous burst of 304 JPEG frames or 107 frames in a single click. Whereas you can see the Sony A6300 camera despite of having same burst rate, it remains limited to 44 frames in JPEG and 21 frames in RAW mode.
While recording a 4K video both camera does a full pixel readout without pixel binning to collect 20 megapixels of information – approximately 2.4×5 (6K equivalent) as many pixels as 4K UHD and then oversamples the information to produce high quality footage with exceptional detail and depth. But we have seen the overheating issue of the Sony A6300 camera so we do hope this time Sony A6500 won’t show-up any overheating signs.
Touch-Screen introduce in Sony A6500 camera and now users have to do a single touch to capture a snapshot. Its allows you to for immediate focus point selection.
Use Display as Touch Pad – While you have your eyes on viewfinder you can use the display as touch-pad to select your desired AF smoothly and intuitively.
Both camera offers XGA OLED Tru-Finder with approximately 2.4 million dots that offers exceptional corner-to-corner visibility.
Conclusion: The Sony A6500 is a true flagship camera and it does have a lot of improvements compared to its predecessor Sony A6300. It will cost you more, but you get new camera with more Buffer, LSI integration for faster processing and noise reduction. You also get 5-axis image stabilization system and new multi-function touch display unit. We highly recommend you to get this camera for new users.
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Yes the core specification of the Sony A6500 camera will give a tough competition to Fuji X-T2 without a doubt. The Sony A6500 will cost you less compared to the X-T2. In the specification comparison review of Sony A6500 vs Fuji X-T2 we have outlined the major difference between, just take a look
