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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-6 front
Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
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
  • Released March 2013
  • Updated by Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony NEX-6, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and NEX-6 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X100V was introduced 6 years later than the NEX-6 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the NEX-6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X100V NEX-6 
ReleasedFebruary 2020March 2013More recent by 84 months
Screen resolution1620k921kCrisper screen (+699k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-6 over the Fujifilm X100V

 NEX-6 Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony NEX-6

 Fujifilm X100V NEX-6 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V provides external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-6 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony NEX-6 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the NEX-6.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and NEX-6 is 79 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and NEX-6.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm X100V to give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-6
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
exports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Street photography advice
74
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (345g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Sports photography camera
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
66
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-6 as a Travel photography camera
76
better than average battery power (420 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (478g)
screen is not selfie friendly
75
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography advice
Sony NEX-6 Landscape photography advice
73
you can focus manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-6 Vlogging highlights
35
great max aperture (f2.0)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition (478g)
32
offers face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (345 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
no external mic port
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony NEX-6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony NEX-6
 Fujifilm X100VSony Alpha NEX-6
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sony Alpha NEX-6
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-04 2013-03-25
Body design Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 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 surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4912 x 3264
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 99
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.0 -
Number of lenses - 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Xtra Fine LCD with Tilt Up 90� and Down 45�
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.73x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 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 478g (1.05 pounds) 345g (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 120 x 67 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 420 photos 360 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NPFW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,399 $365