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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
74
Features
96
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E2
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Released July 2023
  • Older Model is Sony A6600
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sony A6700, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 11 years earlier than the A6700 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-E1 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 A6700 Fujifilm X-E1 
ReleasedJuly 2023February 2013Fresher by 126 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.00"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kSharper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-E1 A6700 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E1 has got 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 A6700 has sizing of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E1 versus Sony A6700 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 versus the A6700.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E1 and A6700.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony A6700 to offer more detail having an extra 10MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
84
manual focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Street photography camera
66
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
84
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Sports photography camera
48
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
87
silent mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Travel photography with Sony A6700
65
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
84
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Sony A6700 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (2.8 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
87
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery (570 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging factors
Sony A6700 Vlogging factors
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
84
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony A6700
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E1 Sony Alpha a6700
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2013-02-28 2023-07-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 26 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 199
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 2.8 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350g (0.77 lbs) 493g (1.09 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 570 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-FZ1000
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $600 $1,399