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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
70
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T5 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
76
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T5
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 6240 x 4160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 557g - 130 x 91 x 64mm
  • Released November 2022
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony NEX-6
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 345g - 120 x 67 x 43mm
  • Introduced March 2013
  • Successor is Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T5 (40MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T5 was released 9 years after the NEX-6 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T5 scores against the NEX-6 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T5 over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T5 NEX-6 
IntroducedNovember 2022March 2013More modern by 117 months
Screen resolution1840k921kClearer screen (+919k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X-T5

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X-T5 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X-T5 NEX-6 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.00"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T5 offers exterior dimensions of 130mm x 91mm x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") and a weight of 557 grams (1.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T5 against the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T5 and NEX-6 is 70 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T5 and NEX-6.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T5 to offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T5 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Portrait photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Portrait photography advice
85
manual focus
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 Street photography features
Sony NEX-6 Street photography features
77
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather proof
more heavy than average (557 grams)
78
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/180,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
66
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
71
better than average battery power (580 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
more heavy than average (557 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
75
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Landscape photography camera
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (580 CIPA)
2 card slots
75
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T5
Vlogging with Sony NEX-6
35
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (6240 x 4160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (557 grams)
32
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (345 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no mic port
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Fujifilm X-T5 vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T5 and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X-T5Sony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T5 Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2022-11-02 2013-03-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 40 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 7728 x 5152 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 82 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.00" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,840k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/180000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 6240 x 4160 @ 30p /4096x2160 (60p/​50p/​30p/​25p/​24p/​23.98p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 6240x4160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 557g (1.23 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 130 x 91 x 64mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1018
Other
Battery life 580 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W235 NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two 1
Price at release $1,699 $365