Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(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
(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

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).

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.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 & Sony Alpha a6400. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A6400
Fujifilm X-E3 | A6400 | |||
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Screen resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper screen (+118k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-E3
A6400 | Fujifilm X-E3 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2019 | ![]() | September 2017 | Fresher by 16 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A6400
Fujifilm X-E3 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Fujifilm X-E3 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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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 |