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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000

Portability
76
Imaging
66
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Refreshed by Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was launched 2 years later than the A6000 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the A6000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6000 
LaunchedJuly 2016April 2014More recent by 27 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A6000 Fujifilm X-T2 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6000 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outer measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the A6000.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6000 is 76 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6000.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of images though you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography information
Sony A6000 Portrait photography information
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
80
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (344 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography information
Sony A6000 Sports photography information
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
72
megapixel count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
63
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
low battery life (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344g)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A6000 Landscape photography highlights
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging info
Sony A6000 Vlogging info
33
features face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (344 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2014-04-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
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 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 325 179
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lbs) 344g (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 340 shots 360 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two One
Launch pricing $1,600 $548