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Comparison of Fujifilm X30 and Sony Alpha NEX-6 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha NEX-6 ×
Fujifilm X30 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha NEX-6Fujifilm X30
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberNEX-6X30
Camera formatCompact System CameraMid-Sized
Release year (year)20122014
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)120119
Width (mm)4360
Height (mm)6772
Weight (g)469423
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Fujifilm X20
SuccessorSony A6000-
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony Exmor APS HD-
Effective megapixels (MP)16.112
Sensor formatAPS-C2/3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)366.658.08
Sensor width (mm)23.58.8
Sensor height (mm)15.66.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.782.2
Focal Length Multiplier (x)1.5-
Aspect ratio3:24:3
Color filter typeRGBGX-Trans II
Anti aliasing filterFixedNot needed
Self-cleaning+-
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect++
Dxo sensor score78-
Dxo color depth score (bit)23.7-
Dxo dynamic range score (evs)13.1-
Dxo maximum effective iso score (iso)1,018-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 12416 x 1856(23.0 mp other)
  • 2160 x 3872(8.4 mp other)
  • 2160 x 5536(12.0 mp other)
  • 2448 x 1376(3.4 mp 16:9)
  • 2448 x 1624(4.0 mp other)
  • 3568 x 2000(7.1 mp 16:9)
  • 3568 x 2368(8.4 mp other)
  • 4912 x 2760(13.6 mp 16:9)
  • 4912 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 8192 x 1856(15.2 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1080(12.4 mp other)
  • 11520 x 1624(18.7 mp other)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 1080(4.1 mp other)
  • 3840 x 1624(6.2 mp other)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 5760 x 1080(6.2 mp other)
  • 5760 x 1624(9.4 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1080(8.3 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1624(12.5 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1080(10.4 mp other)
  • 9600 x 1624(15.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)9.711.4
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1440x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)6060
Image Storage
Movie file formatAVCHD 2.0 / MP4; Audio: Dolby Digital (AC-3) / MPEG-4 AAC-LC, stereoH.264 (MOV) with stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony E-
LensSony SELP1650 PZ 16-50mm f/3.5-5.6 OSS; 9 elements in 8 groups, 4 aspheric surfacesFujinon optical zoom lens; 11 glass elements in 9 groups, including 3 aspherical and 2 ED elements
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 75.0028.00 - 112.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)16.00 - 50.004.00
Zoom ratio (x)3.134
Aperture range (f)0.03 - 0.290.09 - 0.50
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)2550
Macro focus range (cm)-1 - 100
Filter thread (mm)4052
Thread type-Via optional adapter ring
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 1.4
  • 2
  • 2
  • 4
  • 2
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeHybrid AF (99-point phase detect; 25-point contrast detect): Multi-point, Center, Flexible SpotIntelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF): Multi, Area, Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 1.3cm (0.5-inch) 2,359K-dot XGA OLED, 1.09x magnification (0.71x 35mm eq.), 100% coverage, -4 to +1 diopter0.39-inch ~2,360K-dot OLED color viewfinder: 100% coverage, 0.65x magnification (at 50mm eq.), 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)2,359,0002,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.730.65
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)1.090.65
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,600921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)14-
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)25,60012,800
Minimum iso (native)100100
Iso settingsAuto (100-3200), 100-25600Auto, 100, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400, 12800
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • color filter
  • color temp. (2500-9900k)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • color temperature selection
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/4000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Multi Segment, Center-weighted, SpotTTL 256-zones metering; Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesSweep Panorama, Scene Selection (Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports Action, Sunset, Night Portrait, Night SceneScene Modes: Portrait, Portrait Enhancer, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night (Tripod), Fireworks, Sunset, Snow, Beach, Party, Flower
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
Time lapse (intervalometer)-+
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • autoflash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • rear-sync.
  • red-eye reduction on/off
  • slow sync.
  • commander
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro.
  • red-eye removal off: auto
  • slow synchro.
  • suppressed flash
  • suppressed flash red-eye removal on: red-eye reduction auto
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)6-
Flash range descriptionGN=6(m) at ISO 100; Range is lens aperture dependentISO AUTO: Wide : Approx. 30 cm - 7.0 m / 11.7 in. - 22.9 ft. Telephoto : Approx. 50 cm - 5.0 m / 1.6 ft. - 16.4 ft.
Max flash sync (s)1/1601/1000
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps-
External flash connectionMulti-Interface (Mi) ShoeHot Shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • ms pro duo
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IUHS-I
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (arw 2.3)
  • raw+jpeg
  • raw (raf format)
  • raw + jpeg
Included memory (MB)-55
Included memory type-Internal
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi++
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack-+
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • optional rmt-dslr2 ir wireless
  • wi-fi or optional wired
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi (type c)
  • multi-interface (mi) shoe
  • micro hdmi (type d)
  • wi-fi (ieee 802.11b/g/n)
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.610.71
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)0.66-
Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode (frames)13-
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)0.640.71
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)9.711.4
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)1215
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.89
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)1011
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)9.88.9
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)911
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.260.28
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)-0.06
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)0.130.04
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)0.380.18
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.020.02
Shutter lag (notes)Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.261sFull Autofocus Lag, AF-S, Center AF, Medium focal length = 0.172s
Startup time (s)22.1
Play -> record time (s)1.11
Flash cycle time, full power (s)2.55.3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)360470
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)270-
Battery form factorProprietary InfoLithium NP-FW50Proprietary NP-95
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FW50 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-95 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included--
Internal charging supported++
Software
Included software
  • image data converter ver. 4
  • playmemories home
  • fujifilm cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows xp/vista/7; mac os x 10.5 or later. (playmemories home is windows only.)
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Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresNew "Fast Hybrid AF", built-in OLED EVF, tilting 921K-dot LCD, built-in Wi-Fi, built-in flash, Multi-Interface Shoe12MP 2/3-inch X-Trans CMOS II sensor, EXR Processor II, new "Real Time Viewfinder" EVF, dual manual control rings



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