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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37

Portability
85
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X-E2S front
 
Sony SLT-A37 front
Portability
67
Imaging
57
Features
65
Overall
60

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E2
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A37
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.6" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 506g - 124 x 92 x 85mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Replaced the Sony A35
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A37, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2S (16MP) and the A37 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E2S was announced 3 years later than the A37 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-E2S being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A37 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-E2S scores against the A37 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2S over the Sony A37

 Fujifilm X-E2S A37 
ReleasedJanuary 2016May 2012Fresher by 45 months
Display size3"2.6"Larger display (+0.4")
Display resolution1040k230kCrisper display (+810k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A37 over the Fujifilm X-E2S

 A37 Fujifilm X-E2S 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A37

 Fujifilm X-E2S A37 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E2S has outside measurements of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony A37 has measurements of 124mm x 92mm x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 506 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A37 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2S versus the A37.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E2S and A37 is 85 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-E2S and A37.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you might want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm X-E2S provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Portrait photography factors
Sony A37 Portrait photography factors
76
manual focus
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Street photography info
Sony A37 Street photography info
67
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
77
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Sports photography details
Sony A37 Sports photography details
70
decent MP (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
61
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E2S
Travel photography with Sony A37
72
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
54
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (500 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A37 as a Landscape photography camera
76
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent MP (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2.6 inch)
terrible battery pack (500 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2S Vlogging advice
Sony A37 Vlogging advice
35
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony A37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony A37
 Fujifilm X-E2SSony SLT-A37
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2S Sony SLT-A37
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-05-16
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 77 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 54 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 2.6"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.73x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) 12.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s 1/160s
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 350 gr (0.77 lb) 506 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 124 x 92 x 85mm (4.9" x 3.6" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 75
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.3
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 799
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 500 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 or 5 images)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $599 $522