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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Revealed September 2013
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Launched July 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony A6600
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 10 years earlier than the A6700 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores vs the A6700 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-M1 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 A6700 Fujifilm X-M1 
LaunchedJuly 2023September 2013More recent by 119 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k920kSharper screen (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-M1 A6700 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen sizing

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 has exterior 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) while the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6700 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the A6700.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6700 is 87 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6700.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6700 to provide greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Street photography with Sony A6700
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
84
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Sports photography with Sony A6700
54
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect AF
87
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Travel photography camera
66
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
84
good battery power (570 shots)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6700 Landscape photography factors
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse recording
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery power (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Sony A6700
31
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone support
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6700
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-M1 Sony Alpha a6700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-09-17 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 11.0 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 (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 570 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $1,399