Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony WX5

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony WX5, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and WX5 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and WX5 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was revealed 7 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-E3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-E3 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-E3 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outer dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony WX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus the WX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and WX5 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and WX5.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-E3 with its bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X-E3 will give you greater detail because of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E3 will have an edge in sensor innovation.