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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Revealed January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Previous Model is Sony A6000
  • Successor is Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6300, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and A6300 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was unveiled about the same time to the A6300 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-E2S matches up against the A6300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6300 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A6300 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6300 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2016Similar age
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6300 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6300 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the A6300.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6300 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6300.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony A6300 to give more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography info
Sony A6300 Portrait photography info
76
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography advice
Sony A6300 Street photography advice
67
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
great ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
70
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
75
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
72
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
76
environment proofing
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography information
Sony A6300 Landscape photography information
76
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging information
Sony A6300 Vlogging information
35
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6300
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha a6300
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-01-15 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface 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 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
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 options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 404 grams (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
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $889