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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
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
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-6, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was launched 6 months after the NEX-6 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the NEX-6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-6 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-M1 
Display resolution921k920kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-M1 NEX-6 
RevealedSeptember 2013March 2013Similar age
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-6 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-6 is 87 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The pic underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and NEX-6.

All in all, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files though you should take the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography information
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
74
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
76
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competitors (345 grams)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
54
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography details
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography details
66
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competitors (345g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography features
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography features
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging advice
31
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
32
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (345g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2013-03-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.73x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 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 350 photos 360 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $399 $365