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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
55 Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85 Imaging
57 Features
76 Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Renewed by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was brought out within a month of the NEX-6 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the NEX-6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 NEX-6 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-E1

		

		

			
 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-E1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-6

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X-E1 NEX-6 
LaunchedFebruary 2013March 2013Same age
Manual focus  Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch display  No Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the NEX-6.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by researching technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E1 and NEX-6.
As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the age  of the cameras into account.
	
			Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
74
 manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
74
 has manual focus
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 provides face detect focusing
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Street photography highlights
66
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 no moving screen
 lack of image stabilization
78
 screen tilts
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 lighter than others (345 grams)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison
Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography factors
48
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
 lack of image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect auto focus
66
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 comes with phase detect AF
 no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-6
65
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 missing Time Lapse recording
 display isn't selfie friendly
75
 lighter than others (345g)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-6
68
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
 nice screen size (2.8 inch)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 lack of image stabilization
 missing Time Lapse recording
75
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 megapixel count good (16MP)
 sensor size is nice (APS-C)
 great high ISO (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 no image stabilization
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E1
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
32
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 has mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of image stabilization
32
 provides face detect focusing
 high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (345 grams)
 doesn't posses selfie friendly display
 no image stabilization
 no mic support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2013-02-28 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Number of focus points - 99
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range - 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 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 350 pictures 360 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording   With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $600 $365