Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A6000

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A6000, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A6000 (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 15 months earlier than the A6000 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores versus the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Sony Alpha a6000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm SL1000 enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 vs the A6000.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A6000 is 61 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The picture here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A6000 will offer more detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.