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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
69
Features
96
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 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
  • Introduced November 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-A2
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Later Model is Sony A6700
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 6 years prior to the A6600 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up vs the A6600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6600 

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 A6600 Fujifilm X-A1 
AnnouncedAugust 2019November 2013Newer by 69 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6600 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 has exterior 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 A6600 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the A6600.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6600 is 87 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6600.

To sum up, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6600 to offer greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A1
Portrait photography with Sony A6600
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
76
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
83
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography information
Sony A6600 Sports photography information
54
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
84
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (810 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6600 Travel photography highlights
66
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
84
better than average battery (810 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography features
Sony A6600 Landscape photography features
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
85
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (810 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Vlogging advice
Sony A6600 Vlogging advice
31
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
84
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic port
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6600
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a6600
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-11-30 2019-08-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
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 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 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. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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 330g (0.73 pounds) 503g (1.11 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 810 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $329 $1,198