Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony NEX-6

The following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony NEX-6, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was manufactured 12 months after the NEX-6 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images however you have to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-E2 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.