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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was introduced at a similar time to the A6100 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up vs the A6100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A7 A6100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k922kCrisper display (+1838k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 A6100 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-A7 A6100 
LaunchedSeptember 2019August 2019Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 against the A6100.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing technical specs. The pic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A7 and A6100.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will need to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
82
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
80
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
great battery (440 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
75
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Travel photography with Sony A6100
88
great battery (440 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
86
connects via bluetooth
includes touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Sony A6100 Landscape photography information
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
great battery (440 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Sony A6100 Vlogging advice
81
selfie friendly display
has touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
does not have image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2019-08-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 25600 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lbs) 396 gr (0.87 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 pictures 420 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $700 $748