Clicky

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86
Imaging
68
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm X-A3 was launched 3 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up against the NEX-6 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-6 
RevealedAugust 2016March 2013Fresher by 42 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-A3

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-A3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-A3 NEX-6 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 versus the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A3 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-A3 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
80
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
80
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has focus by touch
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lighter than others in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography info
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography info
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Travel photography information
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
has focus by touch
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
75
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
missing mic port
32
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (345g)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing mic jack
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 99
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 339 gr (0.75 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Physical 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 score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 410 shots 360 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $480 $365