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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 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
  • Launched March 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Revealed August 2019
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6100 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was introduced 6 years earlier than the A6100 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6100 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A6100 Fujifilm X-E2 
RevealedAugust 2019March 2014Fresher by 66 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6100 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides exterior dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6100 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the A6100.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6100.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony A6100 to show greater detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6100 Portrait photography factors
74
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
81
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography advice
Sony A6100 Street photography advice
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
offers touch to focus
great ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Sports photography with Sony A6100
69
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
74
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography features
Sony A6100 Travel photography features
72
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6100 Landscape photography advice
74
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Sony A6100
34
includes face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
79
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone support
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a6100
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2019-08-28
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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 396g (0.87 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 420 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $450 $748