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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300

Portability
79
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was manufactured 6 months prior to the A6300 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades versus the A6300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6300 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A6300 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6300 
ReleasedAugust 2015February 2016Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has outside measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the A6300.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6300 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching specs. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6300.

All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6300 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography information
Sony A6300 Portrait photography information
76
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography information
Sony A6300 Sports photography information
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
75
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
76
environment proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 per charge)
79
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Sony A6300 Vlogging details
33
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6300
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha a6300
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2016-02-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias 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 pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 404 grams (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 350 photos 400 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $1,299 $889