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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was announced 7 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up against the NEX-6 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-6 
LaunchedJanuary 2021March 2013Newer by 96 months
Display resolution1620k921kCrisper display (+699k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-E4 NEX-6 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E4 features external dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) while the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-6 is 86 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E4 and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-E4 to provide more detail with its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 should have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography details
83
manual focus
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than others in class (345g)
great ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
great battery power (380 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
66
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography features
88
great battery power (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
75
lighter than others in class (345g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography details
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
75
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging information
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging information
82
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone jack
lack of image stabilization
32
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (345g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2013-03-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 364 gr (0.80 lb) 345 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 380 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $849 $365