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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2
Sony A6000
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E1 A6000 

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 A6000 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E1 A6000 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6000 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
79
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Street photography camera
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6000 Sports photography highlights
49
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect AF
73
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Travel photography advice
Sony A6000 Travel photography advice
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than competitors (344 grams)
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6000 as a Landscape photography camera
69
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging information
Sony A6000 Vlogging information
32
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (344g)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
lack of mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Alpha a6000
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