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Aug 7, 2017 18:35:54   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
Currently shooting Nikon D7100 with a good array of 4 dx lenses...happy with that and not looking to upgrade in the dslr category. But I have found myself wanting to grab a quick camera, less weight and pieces, for the family special event, vacation, and grand kids without pulling out the Big Bag of Gear.

After researching for few months, I was about ready to pull the trigger on the Fugi X100f, as it rated higher in almost every category in the aps-c compact camera class (I do not want a 1" sensor camera), and with actual shooters/owners who love the camera. Then I thought about the Sony a6300 being aps-c, kind of rangefinder style, and not much bigger with a prime pancake lens. The link below is the comparison on DP Review of the two, which gives me almost a tossup, spec-wise.
https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=fujifilm_x100f&products=sony_a6300&sortDir=ascending

So I wanted to defer to the board wisdom, knowledge, thoughts, and actual usage that might help me tilt the scales one way or the other. Both are good cameras and I don't really think either is a bad decision.

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Aug 8, 2017 07:36:09   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
bsmith52 wrote:
Currently shooting Nikon D7100 with a good array of 4 dx lenses...happy with that and not looking to upgrade in the dslr category. But I have found myself wanting to grab a quick camera, less weight and pieces, for the family special event, vacation, and grand kids without pulling out the Big Bag of Gear.

After researching for few months, I was about ready to pull the trigger on the Fugi X100f, as it rated higher in almost every category in the aps-c compact camera class (I do not want a 1" sensor camera), and with actual shooters/owners who love the camera. Then I thought about the Sony a6300 being aps-c, kind of rangefinder style, and not much bigger with a prime pancake lens. The link below is the comparison on DP Review of the two, which gives me almost a tossup, spec-wise.
https://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/side-by-side?products=fujifilm_x100f&products=sony_a6300&sortDir=ascending

So I wanted to defer to the board wisdom, knowledge, thoughts, and actual usage that might help me tilt the scales one way or the other. Both are good cameras and I don't really think either is a bad decision.
Currently shooting Nikon D7100 with a good array o... (show quote)



As you said, you can't make a bad decision here. I like my Sony A6000 for when I want a compact.
More comparison sites -

(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

EDIT: Taking a quick look at snapsort.com, it's no contest - Sony A6000 and A6300 over Fuji big time. Of course, snapsort just compares specifications, not performance. Huge price advantage for Sony, too.

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Aug 8, 2017 08:06:22   #
cmcaroffino Loc: Sebring, FL
 
I found myself in exactly your situation, satisfied with my Nikon D7200 and lens but wanting a smaller camera at times and I narrowed my choices down to the Fuji x100f and the Sony A6300. I finally opted for the Fuji x100f because I liked the choice of optical viewfinder, the film choices especially chrome and acros, the leaf shutter, the retro look etc. but either is an excellent choice and with the Sony you can change lenses where with the Fuji it is a fixed lens so make the decision with you heart and enjoy, either will make great pictures.

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Aug 8, 2017 08:08:03   #
Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM
 
jerryc41 wrote:
As you said, you can't make a bad decision here. I like my Sony A6000 for when I want a compact.
More comparison sites -

(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

EDIT: Taking a quick look at snapsort.com, it's no contest - Sony A6000 and A6300 over Fuji big time. Of course, snapsort just compares specifications, not performance. Huge price advantage for Sony, too.
As you said, you can't make a bad decision here. ... (show quote)



The only drawback to snapshot is that it heavily weighs popularity in its valuation, yes?

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Aug 8, 2017 08:35:11   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Cykdelic wrote:
The only drawback to snapshot is that it heavily weighs popularity in its valuation, yes?


I think they compare specifications, not numbers of owners.

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Aug 8, 2017 08:48:05   #
Cykdelic Loc: Now outside of Chiraq & Santa Fe, NM
 
jerryc41 wrote:
I think they compare specifications, not numbers of owners.


Jerry,

If you look under the "Score" section you will see Popularity as a major measure.

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Aug 8, 2017 08:53:26   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
Cykdelic wrote:
Jerry,

If you look under the "Score" section you will see Popularity as a major measure.


Funny, but I never even looked under Score. I just looked at the comparison of specs.

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Aug 8, 2017 09:01:00   #
BebuLamar
 
They are 2 vastly different cameras. The Sony is much more versatile and has a lot more bells and whistles. The Fuji is much nicer and much easier to use. The Fuji doesn't have scene modes or AUTO mode which is a plus.

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Aug 8, 2017 09:09:27   #
cmcaroffino Loc: Sebring, FL
 
I had never been to the snapsort website before thanks for posting Jerry, I did look under the score and after looking at the criteria Fuji gets points because it has a lens and sony did not get any points in that category since it does not come with a lens so at first glance Fuji seems to score higher but if you deduct the points for the lens Fuji scores lower. interesting website.

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Aug 8, 2017 17:04:40   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
cmcaroffino wrote:
I had never been to the snapsort website before thanks for posting Jerry, I did look under the score and after looking at the criteria Fuji gets points because it has a lens and sony did not get any points in that category since it does not come with a lens so at first glance Fuji seems to score higher but if you deduct the points for the lens Fuji scores lower. interesting website.


But didn't Sony get points for have interchangeable lenses? You win some - you lose some.

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Aug 9, 2017 07:36:52   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
Thanks Jerry, you're always helpful.

jerryc41 wrote:
As you said, you can't make a bad decision here. I like my Sony A6000 for when I want a compact.
More comparison sites -

(Reviews) https://www.youtube.com/user/TheCameraStoreTV/videos
http://www.cameradecision.com/
http://cameras.reviewed.com/
http://camerasize.com/
http://www.imaging-resource.com/IMCOMP/COMPS01.HTM
http://snapsort.com/compare
http://www.dpreview.com/products/compare/cameras?utm_campaign=internal-link&utm_source=mainmenu&utm_medium=text&ref=mainmenu

EDIT: Taking a quick look at snapsort.com, it's no contest - Sony A6000 and A6300 over Fuji big time. Of course, snapsort just compares specifications, not performance. Huge price advantage for Sony, too.
As you said, you can't make a bad decision here. ... (show quote)

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Aug 9, 2017 07:40:56   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
Thank you cmcaroffino. I may ask a further question or two the closer I get to purchase.

cmcaroffino wrote:
I found myself in exactly your situation, satisfied with my Nikon D7200 and lens but wanting a smaller camera at times and I narrowed my choices down to the Fuji x100f and the Sony A6300. I finally opted for the Fuji x100f because I liked the choice of optical viewfinder, the film choices especially chrome and acros, the leaf shutter, the retro look etc. but either is an excellent choice and with the Sony you can change lenses where with the Fuji it is a fixed lens so make the decision with you heart and enjoy, either will make great pictures.
I found myself in exactly your situation, satisfie... (show quote)

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Aug 9, 2017 07:41:29   #
bsmith52 Loc: Northeast Alabama
 
Thanks
BebuLamar wrote:
They are 2 vastly different cameras. The Sony is much more versatile and has a lot more bells and whistles. The Fuji is much nicer and much easier to use. The Fuji doesn't have scene modes or AUTO mode which is a plus.

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Dec 17, 2017 13:11:17   #
Scott Saz Loc: Cleveland
 
Also consider the 2 conversion lenses you can add to the Fuji X100F. But really without interchangeable lenses this camera or rather series ( I also have a X 100S) makes you a better photographer.

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Dec 17, 2017 13:17:48   #
LoneRangeFinder Loc: Left field
 
I still have my D7100. I looked at both— and chose Fuji. I tried the Sony, but it just didn’t resonate with me. If you like retro with easy to use functionality the Fuji may be your choice.

I recently took my Fuji with the 18-55 lens to France for 10days. “One camera/one lens.” I recommend it for those who enjoy travel and want to take photographs without hiring a Sherpa, stressing about gear....

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