Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Alpha NEX-6. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony NEX-6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony NEX-6
Fujifilm X-T2 | NEX-6 | |||
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Launched | July 2016 | ![]() | March 2013 | More modern by 40 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-T2
NEX-6 | Fujifilm X-T2 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony NEX-6
Fujifilm X-T2 | NEX-6 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha NEX-6 | |
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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 |