Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6400

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was launched 6 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the A6400 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Sony Alpha a6400. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 has outside dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the A6400.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6400.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to render greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.