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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3

Portability
85
Imaging
58
Features
73
Overall
64
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 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
  • Announced March 2014
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-E1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Launched February 2021
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was launched 8 years earlier than the FX3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 scores versus the FX3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-E2 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 FX3 Fujifilm X-E2 
LaunchedFebruary 2021March 2014Newer by 84 months
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-E2 FX3 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurement

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2 offers external 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 FX3 has measurements of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-E2 versus Sony FX3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 versus the FX3.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E2 and FX3 is 85 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and FX3.

All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-E2 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2
Portrait photography with Sony FX3
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
66
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment proof
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
69
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery pack (600 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography advice
Sony FX3 Travel photography advice
72
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
does not posses selfie friendly display
71
good battery pack (600 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography info
Sony FX3 Landscape photography info
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
77
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (600 shots)
has double storage slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
34
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony FX3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony FX3
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-03-05 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO - 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
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 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 gr (0.77 pounds) 716 gr (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 600 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots One 2
Launch cost $450 $3,900