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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5000 front
Portability
89
Imaging
63
Features
62
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Released February 2013
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Sony a5000
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony NEX-3N
  • Successor is Sony a5100
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was manufactured 10 months prior to the a5000 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 grades versus the a5000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-E1 a5000 

Reasons to pick Sony a5000 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 a5000 Fujifilm X-E1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 10 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kSharper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000

 Fujifilm X-E1 a5000 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony a5000 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the a5000.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing technical specs. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and a5000.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can expect the Sony a5000 to offer you more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography details
Sony a5000 Portrait photography details
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
71
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Street photography factors
Sony a5000 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography information
Sony a5000 Sports photography information
49
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
60
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Sony a5000
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
78
good battery pack (420 CIPA)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography advice
Sony a5000 Landscape photography advice
69
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (20MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (420 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging advice
Sony a5000 Vlogging advice
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
32
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Alpha a5000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Sony Alpha a5000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2013-02-28 2014-01-07
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.2 x 15.4mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 357.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 5456 x 3632
Highest native ISO 6400 16000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.6
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i/24p), 1440 x 1080 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 269 grams (0.59 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1089
Other
Battery life 350 images 420 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $448