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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-A3
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Revealed January 2019
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was revealed 5 years prior to the A6400 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades versus the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A2 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 A6400 Fujifilm X-A2 
RevealedJanuary 2019January 2015Newer by 48 months
Screen resolution922k920kClearer screen (+2k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-A2 A6400 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 comes with physical dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") along with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 vs the A6400.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6400 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A2 and A6400.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6400 to render extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
81
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Sports photography details
Sony A6400 Sports photography details
57
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
slow frames per second (5.6 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
76
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
78
great battery pack (410 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Time Lapse function
87
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Vlogging factors
Sony A6400 Vlogging factors
70
screen is selfie friendly
supports face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not have image stabilization
does not have mic support
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-A2Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Sony Alpha a6400
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2019-01-15
Body design 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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 5.6 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 403g (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $370 $898