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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the NEX-6 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 13 months after the NEX-6 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the NEX-6 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 NEX-6 
IntroducedApril 2014March 2013More modern by 13 months
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

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

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-T1 

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 NEX-6 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides external dimensions 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 NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony NEX-6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and NEX-6 is 79 and 85 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and NEX-6.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you may want to factor the age of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-T1 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

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

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

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
74
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than others in class (345g)
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-6
66
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
63
weather proof
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
75
lighter than others in class (345g)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography information
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 shots)
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
32
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
lack of external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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
Total focus points - 99
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) 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
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/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m
Flash settings Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone 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 gr (0.97 pounds) 345 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NPFW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,300 $365