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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86 Imaging
58 Features
68 Overall
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Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-6, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was introduced 22 months later than the NEX-6 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A2 scores vs the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-6 
IntroducedJanuary 2015March 2013Fresher by 22 months
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-A2

		

		

			
 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution921k920kSharper screen (+1k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-A2 NEX-6 
Manually focus  Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Touch friendly screen  Neither includes Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 features exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 against the NEX-6.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and NEX-6.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to factor the age  of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
74
 you can focus manually
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with face detect autofocus
 supports RAW formats
74
 you can focus manually
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 features face detection focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
76
 tilting screen
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no image stabilization
78
 has a tilting screen
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than competition (345g)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
57
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 comes with tracking focus
 great battery pack (410 shots)
 painfully slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
 no image stabilization
 has no phase detect autofocus
66
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
78
 great battery pack (410 shots)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 lack of Timelapse function
75
 lighter than competition (345g)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
70
 you can focus manually
 swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 decent MP (16MP)
 good sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 great battery pack (410 per charge)
 no image stabilization
 lack of Timelapse function
75
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3")
 good megapixels (16MP)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 very good ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison
 Fujifilm X-A2 as a Vlogging camera
 Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
70
 screen is selfie friendly
 comes with face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 no image stabilization
 lack of microphone jack
32
 features face detection focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition (345 grams)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos    
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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 proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 345g (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $370 $365