Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A6300

Lets look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A6300, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 22 months earlier than the A6300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the A6300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony Alpha a6300. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Sony A6300 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A6300 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A6300.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6300 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A6300.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should expect the Sony A6300 to give you extra detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.