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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A3
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A6000, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 9 months after the A6000 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades against the A6000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-A2 A6000 
IntroducedJanuary 2015April 2014Newer by 9 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 A6000 Fujifilm X-A2 
Screen resolution922k920kSharper screen (+2k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-A2 A6000 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A2 provides outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 versus Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the A6000.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6000 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6000.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6000 to show more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A2 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Portrait photography information
Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
75
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
79
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography information
Sony A6000 Street photography information
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Sports photography with Sony A6000
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (5.6 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
72
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
78
great battery life (410 per charge)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
does not have Time Lapse function
77
lighter than others (344 grams)
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (410 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
70
selfie friendly display
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
33
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (344g)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha a6000
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-01-14 2014-04-23
Physical type 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.6fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 344 grams (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 360 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $370 $548