Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony NEX-6

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Sony Alpha NEX-6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Sony NEX-6 Gallery.

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.

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

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.