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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6700 front
Portability
75
Imaging
73
Features
96
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 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
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony A6700
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 493g - 122 x 69 x 75mm
  • Introduced July 2023
  • Older Model is Sony A6600
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6700, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and A6700 (26MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 10 years earlier than the A6700 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades against the A6700 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6700 

Reasons to pick Sony A6700 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 A6700 Fujifilm X-E2 
IntroducedJuly 2023March 2014Fresher by 113 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6700

 Fujifilm X-E2 A6700 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Screen resolution1040k1040kThe same screen resolution

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6700 has proportions of 122mm x 69mm x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0") and a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6700 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 compared to the A6700.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6700 is 85 and 75 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The visual here might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E2 and A6700.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Sony A6700 to give extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography advice
Sony A6700 Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
83
has manual focus
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Street photography with Sony A6700
66
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
83
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography info
Sony A6700 Sports photography info
68
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
86
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Travel photography with Sony A6700
72
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
84
great battery pack (570 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch to focus
MP count amazing (26MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6700 as a Landscape photography camera
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
86
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (570 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging features
Sony A6700 Vlogging features
34
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
84
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony A6700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony A6700
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony Alpha a6700
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony Alpha a6700
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2014-03-05 2023-07-12
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-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 16MP 26MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6192 x 4128
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 199
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 11.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction (On/Off selectable), Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 pounds) 493g (1.09 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 122 x 69 x 75mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 3.0")
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 570 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FZ1000
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 Single Single
Launch price $450 $1,399