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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
61
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-A1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released November 2013
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A2
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the A6400 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A1 scores versus the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A1 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-A1

 A6400 Fujifilm X-A1 
RevealedJanuary 2019November 2013Newer by 62 months
Screen resolution922k920kCrisper screen (+2k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A1 A6400 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A1 features outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 compared to the A6400.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6400 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A6400.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6400 to show greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
81
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Street photography factors
Sony A6400 Street photography factors
76
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Sports photography info
Sony A6400 Sports photography info
54
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Travel photography features
Sony A6400 Travel photography features
66
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
87
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 Landscape photography information
Sony A6400 Landscape photography information
69
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6400 as a Vlogging camera
31
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone port
80
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-A1Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-A1 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-11-30 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO200m) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 330g (0.73 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $329 $898