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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 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
  • Launched August 2015
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Renewed by Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 16 months later than the A6000 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6000 
AnnouncedAugust 2015April 2014More recent by 16 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A6000 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the A6000.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6000 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6000.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to deliver extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
76
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Sony A6000 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
80
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography info
Sony A6000 Sports photography info
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
73
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
63
environment proof
good resolution (16MP)
bad battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
77
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography advice
Sony A6000 Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
bad battery (350 per charge)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Sony A6000
33
features face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
33
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha a6000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2014-04-23
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
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 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 lbs) 344g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $548