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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Released August 2019
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6100, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 6 years before the A6100 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6100 

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 A6100 Fujifilm X-A1 
ReleasedAugust 2019November 2013Newer by 69 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper display (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6100 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the A6100.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6100 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6100.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6100 to produce more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
81
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Street photography camera
76
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with focus by touch
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Sports photography with Sony A6100
54
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
74
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
66
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
86
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
MP count decent (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
69
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse mode
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A1
Vlogging with Sony A6100
31
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of mic support
79
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2019-08-28
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 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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 flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 396 grams (0.87 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $329 $748