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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6000 front
Portability
85
Imaging
65
Features
78
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Revealed September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A6000
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony NEX-6
  • Replacement is Sony A6300
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Overview

Here is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony A6000, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A6000 (24MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 3 years later than the A6000 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-E3 scores against the A6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6000 
RevealedSeptember 2017April 2014Fresher by 42 months
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A6000 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6000

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6000 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides external measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A6000 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") with a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the A6000.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6000 is 85 and 85 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6000.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you will want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Portrait photography with Sony A6000
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony A6000
72
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (344g)
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
Sony A6000 Sports photography features
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
72
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography factors
Sony A6000 Travel photography factors
77
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
77
lighter than competition (344 grams)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography info
Sony A6000 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Sony A6000 Vlogging factors
37
touchscreen
has face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
33
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (344g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6000
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a6000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha a6000
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2017-09-07 2014-04-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum 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 AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 325 179
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 diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 337g (0.74 pounds) 344g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 images 360 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $548