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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
75
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
56
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E3
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
  • Announced March 2013
  • Replacement is Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was manufactured 2 years later than the NEX-6 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores versus the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-6 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016March 2013Fresher by 35 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E2S NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E2S comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with 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") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S and the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2S and NEX-6.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images however you need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (345g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography information
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography information
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
65
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
72
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly display
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
74
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging features
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging features
34
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
32
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (345 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-01-15 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 77 99
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 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 MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 gr (0.77 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $599 $365