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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Launched March 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was manufactured 3 years after the NEX-6 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-6 
LaunchedJuly 2016March 2013More modern by 40 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T2 NEX-6 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got physical dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony NEX-6 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-6 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and NEX-6.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-T2 to produce extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
75
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than average (345 grams)
above average high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-6 Sports photography details
72
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
66
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-6 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (24MP)
bad battery pack (340 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
75
lighter than average (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography info
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography info
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
bad battery pack (340 per charge)
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging info
33
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
32
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (345g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2013-03-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 99
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lbs) 345 grams (0.76 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 78
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 340 photos 360 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Price at launch $1,600 $365