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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
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
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 2 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the NEX-6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NEX-6 
IntroducedAugust 2015March 2013More modern by 29 months
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR NEX-6 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NEX-6 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and NEX-6.

As you can tell, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Sony NEX-6
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (345g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography advice
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
66
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition in class (345g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging info
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging info
33
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
32
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (345g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2013-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 99
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 345 gr (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,299 $365