Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 350g - 129 x 75 x 38mm
- Released February 2013
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Revealed February 2021

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Overview
The following is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX3, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E1 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E1 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm X-E1 was unveiled 9 years prior to the FX3 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E1 matches up vs the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E1 & Sony FX3. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E1 Gallery & Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony FX3
Fujifilm X-E1 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-E1
FX3 | Fujifilm X-E1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2021 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 97 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Display sizing | 3.00" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+980k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX3
Fujifilm X-E1 | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus |
Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E1 features outer measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E1 against the FX3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E1 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E1 and FX3.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E1 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-E1 will render extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E1 | Sony FX3 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2013-02-28 | 2021-02-23 |
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 | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | 25600 | 409600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 759 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
Screen diagonal | 2.8" | 3.00" |
Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 grams (0.77 lbs) | 716 grams (1.58 lbs) |
Dimensions | 129 x 75 x 38mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 85 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.2 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.4 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 3900 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 600 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | W126 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Storage slots | One | Dual |
Cost at launch | $600 | $3,900 |