Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6100

Here is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was announced 7 years before the A6100 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E1 scores vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony Alpha a6100. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera often, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E1 comes with outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 compared to the A6100.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6100.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony A6100 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.