Sony Alpha 6100 vs Fujifilm X-T200

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha 6100 and the Fujifilm X-T200, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha 6100 was introduced in August 2019 and Fujifilm X-T200 was introduced in January 2020. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha 6100 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 32,000 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.0" 922k dot Tilting Screen
      • 0.39" 1,440k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 11.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Fujifilm X-T200 Highlights

      • 24.2 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
      • 200 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 425 Focus Points
      • 3.5" 2,760k dot Fully Articulated Screen
      • 0.39" 2,360k dot Electronic (OLED) Viewfinder
      • 8.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 3840 x 2160 Video Shooting
      • 30 min Video Recording Limit
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha 6100 and Fujifilm X-T200.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Digital Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   USB Charging
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Advantage of Sony Alpha 6100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha 6100 over Fujifilm X-T200.

      Sony Alpha 6100 vs Fujifilm X-T200
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 200
      Higher Native ISO 32,000 vs 12,800
      Animal Eye Detection vs
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.71x vs 0.62x
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 11.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Unlimited Video Recording vs
      Longer Battery Life 420 shots vs 270 shots

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      Advantage of Fujifilm X-T200

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-T200 over Sony Alpha 6100.

      Sony Alpha 6100 vs Fujifilm X-T200
      Cheaper $750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses) vs $699 (body), $799 (w/15-45mm lens)
      Digital Image Stabilization vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fully Articulated
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.5"
      Higher Resolution Screen 922k dot vs 2,760k dot
      Higher Resolution Viewfinder 1,440k dot vs 2,360k dot
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Higher USB Speed USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) vs USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      Headphone Output vs
      Lighter 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) vs 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha 6100 Fujifilm X-T200
        Cheap$750 (body only), $850 (w/16-50 lens), $1100 (w/16-50 and 55-210 lenses)$699 (body), $799 (w/15-45mm lens)
        Video Capture
        Many Focus Points425425
        Touch-to-Focus
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Touch Screen
        Built-in Flash
        High Video Resolution3840 x 21603840 x 2160
        Webcam Functionality
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Built-In Wi-Fi
        Built-In Bluetooth
        Light396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
        USB Charging
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha 6100 Fujifilm X-T200
        No Image Stabilization
        No Built-in GPS
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life420 shots270 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 922k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T200 has a 3.5" Fully Articulated screen with 2,760k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha 6100 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Fully articulated screen makes Fujifilm X-T200 selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Both models feature touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

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      Sony Alpha 6100 with Tilting and Fujifilm X-T200 with Fully Articulated screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 1,440k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-T200 has a built-in 0.39" Electronic (OLED) viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. They both have 100% coverage.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6100 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 366.6 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 32,000 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode. Fujifilm X-T200 features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 23.5 x 15.7 mm and a total area of 246.5 mm2. Its native ISO range is 200 - 12,800 and expands to 100 - 51,200 in boosted mode.


      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
      Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
      Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
      Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
      Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
      Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
      Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

      Photography Features

      Sony Alpha 6100 is equipped with BIONZ X processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Fujifilm X-T200 can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution.


      Lens Mount

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Sony E lens mount and Fujifilm X-T200 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


      No Image Stabilization

      The cameras do not have image stabilization. On Sony Alpha 6100 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Fujifilm X-T200 nothing can be done. On Fujifilm X-T200 it means that you need lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction. As for Sony Alpha 6100 nothing can be done.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi

      Cameras have built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in WiFi.


      Bluetooth

      Sony Alpha 6100 and Fujifilm X-T200 have built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
        Check out the cameras in our database that have built-in Bluetooth.


      NFC on Sony Alpha 6100

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB inputs for data transfer and battery charging. Sony Alpha 6100 has a Micro HDMI and Fujifilm X-T200 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha 6100 comes with NP-FW50 battery pack with battery life of 420 shots and Fujifilm X-T200 comes with NP-W126S battery pack with battery life of 270 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha 6100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I) card slot. Fujifilm X-T200 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Electronic shutter. Fujifilm X-T200 has Focal Plane shutter. Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha 6100, and up to 1/32000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/4000 sec with mechanical shutter on Fujifilm X-T200. Sony Alpha 6100 can shoot continuously up to 11.0 fps. Fujifilm X-T200 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.


      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6100 has Fast Hybrid AF (Phase-detection / Contrast-detection) system with 425 focusing points and Fujifilm X-T200 has 425 focusing points. Sony Alpha 6100 has detection range from -2 to +20 EV.


      Exposure

      Exposure meterings of Sony Alpha 6100 ranges from -2 to +20 EV and you can set the exposure compensation within the ±5 EV range on Sony Alpha 6100 and ±5 EV range on Fujifilm X-T200. You can also do exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Sony Alpha 6100 and exposure bracketing and manual exposure adjustment on Fujifilm X-T200.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 6.00 m at ISO 100 on Sony Alpha 6100 and 7.00 m at ISO 200 on Fujifilm X-T200. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Intelligent Hot Shoe or Wireless connection to Sony Alpha 6100 and via Hot Shoe to Fujifilm X-T200. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha 6100 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-T200.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha 6100 body has dimensions of 120 x 67 x 59 mm (4.72 x 2.64 x 2.32") and Fujifilm X-T200 body has dimensions of 121 x 84 x 55 mm (4.76 x 3.31 x 2.17"). Sony Alpha 6100 weighs 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz) and Fujifilm X-T200 weighs 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz).

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      120 mm

      67 mm

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      84 mm

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      59 mm

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      55 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha 6100 and Fujifilm X-T200

      Sony Alpha 6100 and Fujifilm X-T200 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      71
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      73
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      75
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      75
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      73
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      84
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      GOOD
      84
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Low Video Recording Limit
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha 6100 and Fujifilm X-T200 and give them scores of 75 and 72 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      OVERALL
      75
      OVERALL
      72

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   32,000 Highest Native ISO
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Sensor Resolution - 24.2 Megapixel
      •   200 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      70
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 11.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Electronic) - 1/32000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 8.0 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

      Video

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      74
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Unlimited Video Recording
      POOR
      48
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   High Video Resolution - 3840 x 2160
      •   Webcam Functionality
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   -2 EV Min AF Detection
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Animal Eye Detection
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   425 Focus Points
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      GOOD
      83
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 922k dot
      •   Low Resolution Viewfinder - 1,440k dot
      EXCELLENT
      89
      •   Fully Articulated Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.5"
      •   High Resolution Screen - 2,760k dot
      •   Viewfinder Resolution - 2,360k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      EXCELLENT
      92
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth
      EXCELLENT
      95
      •   High USB Speed
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Alpha 6100

      Fujifilm X-T200

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 396 g (0.87 lb / 13.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 420 shots
      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 370 g (0.82 lb / 13.05 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 270 shots


      For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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