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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
55
Overall
56
Fujifilm X-E1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E1
(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
Sony FX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E1 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-E1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-E1

 FX3 Fujifilm X-E1 
RevealedFebruary 2021February 2013Newer by 97 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1440k460kCrisper 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 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E1
Street photography with Sony FX3
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Sports photography info
Sony FX3 Sports photography info
48
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (600 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Travel photography camera
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus via touch
selfie friendly screen
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Landscape photography features
Sony FX3 Landscape photography features
68
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (2.8")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
does not have Timelapse recording
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E1 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
32
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-E1Sony FX3
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