Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony NEX-6

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was launched 2 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs the NEX-6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-6 is 74 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and NEX-6.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to resolve greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.