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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A2
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Successor is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6000, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was revealed 4 months before the A6000 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores vs the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 A6000 Fujifilm X-A1 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6000 
IntroducedNovember 2013April 2014Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 and the A6000.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6000 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6000.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6000 to result in more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
saves RAW formats
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Sony A6000 Sports photography information
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
73
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
66
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
69
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
78
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6000 as a Vlogging camera
31
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
33
supports face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2013-11-30 2014-04-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330g (0.73 lbs) 344g (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $329 $548