X-T2vs A6300
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Travel, Street, Wildlife & 4k Video — A6300 (2016): The camera that proved Sony APS-C was serious — world's fastest AF at launch, uncropped 4K, and 11fps in a compact weather-sealed body.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
A6300 (2016)
- Travel and street photographers who want compact weather-sealed performance
- Wildlife photographers who need fast phase-detect AF in a lightweight body
- Content creators who want uncropped 4K in a compact E-mount body
- Sony E-mount users looking for an affordable used body with excellent image quality
Quick take: The x-t2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a6300 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | A6300 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £449 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (full pixel readout, no crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 425 phase-detect + 169 contrast-detect AF points — world's fastest at launch (0.05s) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 361g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 48.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | A6300 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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