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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 16 months before the A6400 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6400 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A6400 Fujifilm X-E3 
LaunchedJanuary 2019September 2017Fresher by 16 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-E3 A6400 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides physical dimensions 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 A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Sony A6400 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 against the A6400.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6400 is 85 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A6400.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos but you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-E3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography information
Sony A6400 Portrait photography information
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
72
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
81
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
very good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography advice
Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
77
supports bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
87
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
decent MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Sony A6400
37
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
80
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha a6400
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2019-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias 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 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 11.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 337 gr (0.74 lb) 403 gr (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $700 $898