Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100
Portability
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
86 Imaging
72 Features
88 Overall
78
Portability
89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
68
89 Imaging
65 Features
74 Overall
68
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
- Revealed January 2021
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2014
- Superseded the Sony a5000
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The following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony a5100, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-E4 was launched 6 years after the a5100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades against the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony Alpha a5100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-E4 Gallery and Sony a5100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony a5100
| Fujifilm X-E4 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2021 |  | August 2014 | Newer by 79 months |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 922k | Sharper display (+698k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| a5100 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a5100
| Fujifilm X-E4 | a5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display sizing |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 features physical measurements of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") and a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has proportions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 compared to the a5100.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-E4 and a5100 is 86 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and a5100.
Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-E4 to deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-E4 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Portrait photography with Sony a5100
manual focus
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Sony a5100
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
provides touch focus
above average ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Sports photography with Sony a5100
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery life (380 shots)
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
good battery (400 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography highlights
Sony a5100 Travel photography highlights
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
amazing megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly screen
good battery (400 shots)
provides touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-E4 Landscape photography highlights
Sony a5100 Landscape photography highlights
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
amazing megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
good battery (400 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging features
Sony a5100 Vlogging features
selfie friendly screen
has touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has mic support
does not have image stabilization
touch screen
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a5100 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha a5100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha a5100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2021-01-27 | 2014-08-17 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 179 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Available lenses | 58 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 922 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash settings | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/180s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 364 grams (0.80 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 80 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1347 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | 400 photographs |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $849 | $448 |