Fujifilm X100V vs Sony a6600 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X100V
88
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6600
75
SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X100V and the Sony a6600 are both mirrorless cameras built around APS-C CMOS sensors, yet they take very different approaches. The X100V, released in 2020, has a fixed lens, making it a single-focal-length camera you carry as one piece. The a6600, from 2019, uses the Sony E mount, so you can change lenses for portraits, landscapes or wildlife. They differ more in shape than scale: the X100V measures 128 x 75 x 53 mm and weighs 478 g, while the a6600 is 120 x 67 x 69 mm and 503 g. The Sony body is 25 g heavier and deeper, while the Fujifilm is slimmer front to back. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2020 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
February 4, 2020 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 128 x 75 x 53 mm | 120 x 67 x 69 mm |
| Camera weight | 478 g | 503 g |
| Optics | 66/100 | 76/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe a6600 is the stronger choice for building a system, because its Sony E mount accepts a wide range of lenses and the X100V's lens is permanently fixed. The X100V does give slightly more cropping room, with 26 megapixels against 24.2. Both share 425 autofocus points and 11 fps shooting. The a6600 has in-body stabilisation for steadier handheld shots at slower shutter speeds, while the X100V does not. The a6600's standard ISO range also reaches 102400, against 12800 on the X100V, for more settings in very low light. Both use electronic viewfinders, with the X100V's 3,690,000 dots showing finer detail than the a6600's 2,359,296. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24.2 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fixed | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 5030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 1024003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
No |  Yes |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow motion favours the X100V: its maximum video frame rate is 120 fps, against 30 fps for the a6600, so fast action such as sports or running water can be replayed at a fraction of live speed. Both record up to 4K for full-quality clips. Both offer built-in timelapse for turning a sunset or drifting clouds into a finished clip. File formats differ: the X100V records MPEG-4 and MOV, while the a6600 offers XAVC S and AVCHD as well, giving editors more choice. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 30 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Features | 85/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesFill light without extra gear is the X100V's advantage: it has a built-in flash, while the a6600 needs an external unit. Its rear screen is much denser too, at 1,620,000 dots against 921,600, for finer detail when checking focus. Protection and connectivity are shared: both are weather sealed, with a 3-inch flip-out touch screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for transferring images. Neither has GPS, so geotagging depends on a paired phone. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | No |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 37/100 | 48/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a6600's NP-FZ100 battery is rated for 810 shots, against 420 for the X100V's NP-W126S, nearly double the rated figure. Both charge over USB. Each camera has a single card slot. The X100V takes SD, SDHC and SDXC cards at UHS-I speed, while the a6600 accepts the same SD family plus Memory Stick Pro Duo. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
420 shots1505000 | 810 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Buy the Sony a6600 if you want a camera system: its E mount lets you add lenses for each subject, its in-body stabilisation steadies handheld work at slow shutter speeds, and its 810-shot battery rating nearly doubles the X100V's 420-shot rating.
Choose the Fujifilm X100V as a carry-everywhere, single-focal-length companion: the built-in flash, the denser viewfinder and screen, and 120 fps slow motion make it the better fixed-lens choice for street and travel photography.