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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(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
Sony A6100
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6100 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A6100 Fujifilm X-E3 
LaunchedAugust 2019September 2017Fresher by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"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).

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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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography details
Sony A6100 Portrait photography details
80
focusing manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Street photography with Sony A6100
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography information
Sony A6100 Sports photography information
75
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
75
decent MP (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Sony A6100
77
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count decent (24MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
86
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
79
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging factors
Sony A6100 Vlogging factors
37
has touchscreen
includes face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
79
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a6100
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