Sony Alpha a6000 vs Fujifilm X-T1

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Announced
Body type
Camera subcategory
Sensor
Effective pixels
Max resolution
Sensor size
Sensor type
Processor
Image ratio w:h
Other resolutions
Sensor photo detectors
Image
ISO
White balance presets
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Uncompressed format
JPEG quality levels
Boosted ISO (minimum)
Boosted ISO (maximum)
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
Maximum shutter speed
Aperture priority
Shutter priority
Manual exposure mode
Subject / scene modes
Built-in flash
Flash range
External flash
Flash modes
Continuous drive
Self-timer
Metering modes
Exposure compensation
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen size
Screen dots
Touch screen
Screen type
Live view
Viewfinder type
Viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder magnification
Viewfinder resolution
Videography features
Resolutions
File Format
Microphone
Speaker
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
Digital zoom
Manual focus
Number of focus points
Lens mount
Focal length multiplier
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
Dimensions
Environmentally sealed
Battery
Battery details
Battery Life (CIPA)
Storage
Storage types
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Microphone port
Headphone port
Wireless
Wireless notes
Remote control
Other features
Orientation sensor
GPS
Timelapse recording
GPS notes
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Model
Sony Alpha a6000
Price
Advantages
SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6000 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 11.0 fps
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 360
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Model
Fujifilm X-T1
Price
Advantages
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 8.00 m (ISO 100)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,040,000
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder resolution: 2,360,000
PHYSICAL Environmentally sealed: Yes
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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launch
Announced
Feb 12, 2014
Body type
Camera subcategory
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor
Effective pixels
24 megapixels
Max resolution
6000 x 4000
Sensor size
APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type
CMOS
Processor
Bionz X
Image ratio w:h
3:2, 16:9
Other resolutions
6000 x 3376, 4240 x 2832, 4240 x 2400, 3008 x 2000, 3008 x 1688
Sensor photo detectors
25 megapixels
Image
ISO
Auto, 100-25600 (51200 with Multi-Frame NR)
White balance presets
10
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
RAW
JPEG quality levels
Extra fine, fine, normal
Boosted ISO (minimum)
—
Boosted ISO (maximum)
—
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
30 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
Yes
Built-in flash
Yes
Flash range
6.00 m (at ISO 100)
External flash
Yes (via Multi Interface Shoe)
Flash modes
Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Continuous drive
11.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Metering modes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
Exposure compensation
±5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
±5 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
Yes
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
921,600
Touch screen
No
Screen type
TFT LCD
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Viewfinder magnification
0.7×
Viewfinder resolution
1,440,000
Videography features
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
File Format
MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone
Stereo
Speaker
Mono
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Center
- Selective single-point
- Tracking
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
Digital zoom
Yes (2X)
Manual focus
Yes
Number of focus points
179
Lens mount
Sony E
Focal length multiplier
1.5×
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
344 g (0.76 lb / 12.13 oz)
Dimensions
120 x 67 x 45 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 1.77″)
Environmentally sealed
No
Battery
Battery Pack
Battery details
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)
360
Storage
Storage types
SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Connectivity
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes (micro-HDMI)
Microphone port
No
Headphone port
No
Wireless
Built-In
Wireless notes
802.11b/g/n with NFC
Remote control
Yes (wired or PC)
Other features
Orientation sensor
Yes
GPS
None
Timelapse recording
—
GPS notes
—
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launch
Announced
Jan 28, 2014
Body type
Camera subcategory
SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Effective pixels
16 megapixels
Max resolution
4896 x 3264
Sensor size
APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor type
CMOS
Processor
EXR Processor II
Image ratio w:h
1:1, 3:2, 16:9
Other resolutions
—
Sensor photo detectors
17 megapixels
Image
ISO
200-6400 (RAW), 100-51200 (JPEG)
White balance presets
8
Custom white balance
Yes
Image stabilization
No
Uncompressed format
RAW
JPEG quality levels
Large, Medium, Small
Boosted ISO (minimum)
100
Boosted ISO (maximum)
51200
Photography features
Minimum shutter speed
30 sec
Maximum shutter speed
1/4000 sec
Aperture priority
Yes
Shutter priority
Yes
Manual exposure mode
Yes
Subject / scene modes
—
Built-in flash
No (External flash EF-X8 included)
Flash range
8.00 m (ISO 100)
External flash
Yes (via hot shoe or built-in flash)
Flash modes
Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander
Continuous drive
8.0 fps
Self-timer
Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay)
Metering modes
- Multi
- Center-weighted
- Spot
Exposure compensation
±3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing
(at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
Yes (+/- 1 to +/- 3)
Screen / viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Tilting
Screen size
3″
Screen dots
1,040,000
Touch screen
No
Screen type
TFT LCD (RGBW)
Live view
Yes
Viewfinder type
Electronic
Viewfinder coverage
100%
Viewfinder magnification
0.77×
Viewfinder resolution
2,360,000
Videography features
Resolutions
1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p)
File Format
H.264
Microphone
Stereo
Speaker
Mono
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
- Contrast Detect (sensor)
- Phase Detect
- Multi-area
- Center
- Selective single-point
- Single
- Continuous
- Face Detection
- Live View
Digital zoom
—
Manual focus
Yes (MF Distance Indicator)
Number of focus points
—
Lens mount
Fujifilm X
Focal length multiplier
1.5×
Physical
Weight (inc. batteries)
440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
Dimensions
129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85″)
Environmentally sealed
Yes
Battery
Battery Pack
Battery details
NP-W126
Battery Life (CIPA)
350
Storage
Storage types
SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II)
Connectivity
USB
USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
HDMI
Yes (mini HDMI)
Microphone port
—
Headphone port
—
Wireless
Built-In
Wireless notes
Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camera shooting / PC Autosave
Remote control
Yes (RR-90 remote release (not included))
Other features
Orientation sensor
Yes
GPS
Optional
Timelapse recording
Yes (Setting: Interval, Number of shots, Starting time)
GPS notes
via smartphone
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Summary

The Sony Alpha a6000 maximum resolution of 6000 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better than the X-T1 highest resolution of 4896 x 3264 pixels (16 megapixels). The Sony Alpha a6000 has more presets of white balance - 10. This specification gives the photographer more control over colour.

The X-T1 display is better as it offers more screen dots 1,040,000 in compare to 921,600 dots of the Sony Alpha a6000 display. The higher dot count display is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.

The Sony Alpha a6000 is equipped with built-in flash. The X-T1 is weather sealed i.e. the camera has protection from rain, snow, dust and sand. The Sony Alpha a6000 battery life is better than the X-T1 battery life. According to CIPA standards you will be able to make 360 shots with the Alpha a6000 and only 350 with the X-T1. The Sony Alpha a6000 weighs 344g which is 96g lighter than the weight of the X-T1. The X-T1 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be useful for the travel photographer, to be able to check the photo metadata and see exactly where a photo was shot.

Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Alpha a6000 will become the best choice. Check the lowest price on Amazon.