Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5000

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was brought out 2 months after the a5000 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores against the a5000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E2 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 features external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony a5000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the a5000.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and a5000 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The pic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and a5000.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony a5000 to give you more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.