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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Later Model is Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6300, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was unveiled 23 months earlier than the A6300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6300 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A6300 Fujifilm X-E2 
ReleasedFebruary 2016March 2014Fresher by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6300 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A6300 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the A6300.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6300 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6300.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6300 to offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sony A6300
75
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Sony A6300 Street photography features
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6300 Sports photography highlights
69
MP count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
75
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony A6300
72
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
76
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Sony A6300 Vlogging features
34
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6300
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a6300
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2016-02-03
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 404 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 350 shots 400 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $450 $889