Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a6100 — Which Is Better?

The Fujifilm X-T200 and the Sony a6100 are both mirrorless cameras built around APS-C sensors, announced in 2020 and 2019 respectively. The most consequential early decision is the lens system: the X-T200 uses Fujifilm X mount, the a6100 Sony E, and lenses do not cross between them.

Both bodies stay compact. The X-T200 measures 121 x 84 x 55 mm and weighs 370 g, while the a6100 is 120 x 67 x 59 mm and 396 g, with just 26 g between them.

The X-T200 is the better pick for handheld shooting in dim light because it offers in-body stabilisation, which the a6100 lacks. That advantage lets you use slower handheld shutter speeds for static subjects like interiors or evening street scenes without raising ISO as far.

For action the difference reverses: the a6100's 11 fps burst captures more of a moving subject than the X-T200's 8 fps. Both offer 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensors, 425 autofocus points and a 1/4000 second maximum shutter. The a6100's native ISO range is also wider, from 100 to 32000 ISO against 200 to 12800 ISO on the X-T200.

Slow motion and 4K delivery are shared strengths: both cameras record 4K video and support frame rates up to 120 fps. Each includes built-in timelapse recording for sequences like clouds rolling over a landscape.

The editing-side difference is recording format. The a6100 records in XAVC S, AVCHD, MPEG-4 and H.264, while the X-T200 offers MPEG-4 and H.264, so the Sony gives your editing workflow more format options.

The X-T200's rear screen is the standout here: its 3.5-inch, 2,780,000-dot panel is half an inch larger and far denser than the a6100's 3-inch, 921,600-dot screen. Focus checking and shot review are easier on that panel, and both screens articulate for vlogging or waist-level work.

Both offer the controls most shooters use day to day: touch screens, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for phone transfer and remote control, plus built-in and external flash support. Neither includes GPS or weather sealing, so neither suits location-tagged or weather-exposed work without accessories.

The a6100 is the clear choice for long shooting days: its battery is rated for 420 shots against 270 on the X-T200 under their respective test conditions. Both charge over USB, so either can top up from a power bank between locations.

Both use a single card slot, but the supported media differs. The X-T200 takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards with UHS-I compatibility, while the a6100 accepts the same SD family plus Memory Stick Pro Duo, useful only if you own Sony media.