Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
- Released September 2017
- Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
- New Model is Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Launched August 2019

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is fairly similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-E3 was launched 24 months earlier than the A6100 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the A6100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony Alpha a6100. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery and Sony A6100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-E3 | A6100 | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Clearer display (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-E3
A6100 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | September 2017 | Fresher by 24 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-E3 | A6100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display sizing |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with external dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 compared to the A6100.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6100 is 85 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6100.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of images though you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Released | 2017-09-07 | 2019-08-28 |
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 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 325 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 1,440k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 11.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 337 gr (0.74 lb) | 396 gr (0.87 lb) |
Dimensions | 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 images | 420 images |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $700 | $748 |