Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony S2100

In this article, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony S2100, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and S2100 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and S2100 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was announced 7 years later than the S2100 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-E3 matches up against the S2100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-E3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony S2100 has specifications of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony S2100 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E3 and S2100 is 85 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and S2100.

Clearly, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-E3 will render greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.