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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 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
  • Revealed March 2014
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Announced January 2019
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6400, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was released 5 years prior to the A6400 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2 matches up vs the A6400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A6400 Fujifilm X-E2 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019March 2014Fresher by 59 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6400 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides outer dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony A6400 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the A6400.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6400.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony A6400 to produce more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography features
Sony A6400 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
81
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography factors
Sony A6400 Street photography factors
66
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography advice
Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
69
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony A6400
72
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
87
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Sony A6400 Landscape photography advice
74
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no image stabilization
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2
Vlogging with Sony A6400
34
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic jack
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-03-05 2019-01-15
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 area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 gr (0.77 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 350 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $450 $898