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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-6
  • Updated by Sony A6300
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6000, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6000 (24MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched very close to the A6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6000 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A6000 Fujifilm X-E2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6000 
LaunchedMarch 2014April 2014Same generation
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 has outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6000 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") and a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 vs the A6000.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6000.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A6000 to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6000 Portrait photography advice
74
has manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
79
manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography details
Sony A6000 Street photography details
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lighter than average in class (344g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography details
Sony A6000 Sports photography details
69
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
72
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6000 Travel photography highlights
72
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than average in class (344g)
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography details
Sony A6000 Landscape photography details
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
Sony A6000 Vlogging details
34
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
33
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (344 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 179
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 344 gr (0.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 shots 360 shots
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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $450 $548