Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6100

Below is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was announced 6 years prior to the A6100 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

If you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the A6100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6100 is 79 and 81 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6100.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony A6100 to result in extra detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.