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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

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
75
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
58
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
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
71
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