Clicky

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A850 front
Portability
54
Imaging
68
Features
60
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A850
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Revealed April 2010
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and A850 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X-E2S (APS-C) and A850 (Full frame) possess different sensor size.

Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

The Fujifilm X-E2S was launched 5 years after the A850 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A850 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up vs the A850 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A850

 Fujifilm X-E2S A850 
RevealedJanuary 2016April 2010Newer by 71 months
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A850 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A850 Fujifilm X-E2S 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A850

 Fujifilm X-E2S A850 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S has 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 A850 has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") having a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S against the A850.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A850 is 85 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A850.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2S featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A850 will show extra detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E2S provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Portrait photography with Sony A850
76
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Sony A850 Street photography info
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Sports photography with Sony A850
70
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
71
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A850 as a Travel photography camera
72
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
55
weather proof
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography details
Sony A850 Landscape photography details
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
no liveview
lack of Timelapse function
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging details
Sony A850 Vlogging details
35
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
9
can't record video
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A850 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A850
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha DSLR-A850
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha DSLR-A850
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-01-15 2010-04-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 25MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6048 x 4032
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 9
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Number of lenses 54 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 98%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/250s
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) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350g (0.77 lb) 895g (1.97 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 79
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 1415
Other
Battery life 350 photos 880 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo
Storage slots One Two
Launch price $599 $0