Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6100

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was launched 5 years prior to the A6100 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the A6100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the A6100.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6100.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to give you more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be behind in sensor tech.