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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400

Portability
85
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-E2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was released 4 years before the A6400 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E2S grades against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A6400 Fujifilm X-E2S 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2016Newer by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E2S A6400 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E2S provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S vs the A6400.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A6400.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony A6400 to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-E2S will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW formats
81
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
81
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography features
Sony A6400 Sports photography features
69
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Sony A6400
72
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Landscape photography factors
Sony A6400 Landscape photography factors
75
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E2S
Vlogging with Sony A6400
34
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone support
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E2S Sony Alpha a6400
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2016-01-15 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 425
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set 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 settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone 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 gr (0.77 pounds) 403 gr (0.89 pounds)
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 photographs 410 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $599 $898