Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6100

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was unveiled 7 years before the A6100 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 grades against the A6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony Alpha a6100. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") along with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6100 is 87 and 81 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6100.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony A6100 to give extra detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.