Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2013
- Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Replaced the Sony NEX-6
- Replacement is Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Overview
Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E1 was released 13 months prior to the A6000 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores versus the A6000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Sony Alpha a6000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Sony A6000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony A6000
Fujifilm X-E1 | A6000 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-E1
A6000 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6000
Fujifilm X-E1 | A6000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Lack of Touch display |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6000 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") along with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6000 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the A6000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6000.
As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony A6000 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony Alpha a6000 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony Alpha a6000 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-02-28 | 2014-04-23 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Pro | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | 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 aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 179 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 11.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 344 gr (0.76 pounds) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 82 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.1 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1347 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photographs | 360 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $600 | $548 |