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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
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
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Later Model is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released around the same time to the A6000 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the A6000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T1 A6000 
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A6000 Fujifilm X-T1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T1 A6000 
IntroducedApril 2014April 2014Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 features 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) whilst the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") having a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A6000.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6000 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6000.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6000 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
79
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Sony A6000
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Sony A6000 Sports photography factors
66
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
72
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography details
Sony A6000 Travel photography details
63
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than competitors in class (344 grams)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
33
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
33
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (344g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha a6000
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-14 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD (RGBW) 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
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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 Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
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 All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID 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
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Price at launch $1,300 $548