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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Superseded the Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 5 months earlier than the a5100 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the a5100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-E2 a5100 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 a5100 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-E2 a5100 
LaunchedMarch 2014August 2014Similar age
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the a5100.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and a5100 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and a5100.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony a5100 to deliver greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony a5100 Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW formats
72
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Street photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Street photography camera
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus via touch
good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Sony a5100 Sports photography info
69
megapixel count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
68
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery life (400 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony a5100
72
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
80
good battery life (400 shots)
has focus via touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Sony a5100 Landscape photography info
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Sony a5100
34
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-03-05 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 283 gr (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 400 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $450 $448