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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Alpha a6600 front
Portability
77
Imaging
70
Features
96
Overall
80

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
Sony A6600
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 503g - 120 x 67 x 69mm
  • Launched August 2019
  • Updated by Sony A6700
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Overview

Here is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A6600, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and A6600 (24MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X70 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A6600 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X70 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A6600 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up vs the A6600 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X70 A6600 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6600 over the Fujifilm X70

 A6600 Fujifilm X70 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2016Fresher by 44 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A6600

 Fujifilm X70 A6600 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony A6600 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7") and a weight of 503 grams (1.11 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony A6600 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the A6600.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and A6600 is 86 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The photograph below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and A6600.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6600 to provide greater detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X70 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6600 as a Portrait photography camera
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
82
manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography details
Sony A6600 Street photography details
78
screen tilts
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
84
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Sony A6600
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography factors
Sony A6600 Travel photography factors
78
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
84
great battery pack (810 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
resolution is good (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography factors
Sony A6600 Landscape photography factors
60
you can focus manually
screen is a decent size (3")
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (810 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging factors
Sony A6600 Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic port
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
84
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony A6600
 Fujifilm X70Sony Alpha a6600
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Alpha a6600
Class Large Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2019-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) -
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 -
Number of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 gr (0.75 lbs) 503 gr (1.11 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 69mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 1497
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 810 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $700 $1,198