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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E4
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Newer Model is Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was unveiled 4 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-6 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017March 2013Newer by 55 months
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E3 NEX-6 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides physical dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has proportions 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-E3 versus Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-6 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E3 and NEX-6.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to offer you greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Portrait photography camera
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
72
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (345g)
good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
75
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography features
77
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than competition (345g)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
37
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic jack
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
32
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (345 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2017-09-07 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 325 99
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lbs) 345g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 images 360 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $365