Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100
Portability
86 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
86 Imaging
71 Features
88 Overall
77
Portability
81 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76
81 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 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
- Released January 2021
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
- Released August 2019
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Overview
Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6100, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).
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Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-E4 matches up vs the A6100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony A6100
| Fujifilm X-E4 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 |  | August 2019 | Fresher by 18 months |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 922k | Crisper screen (+698k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-E4
| A6100 | Fujifilm X-E4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6100
| Fujifilm X-E4 | A6100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very exact focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both are selfie friendly | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-E4 comes with physical dimensions of 121mm x 73mm x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") having a weight of 364 grams (0.80 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 vs the A6100.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6100 is 86 and 81 respectively.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6100.
Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm X-E4 to produce more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-E4 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
very good high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (380 shots)
no image stabilization
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha a6100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-E4 | Sony Alpha a6100 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
| Released | 2021-01-27 | 2019-08-28 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 425 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 58 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 20.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
| 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 options | no built-in flash | Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | - |
| 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 | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 364 gr (0.80 lbs) | 396 gr (0.87 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") | 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 shots | 420 shots |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Launch pricing | $849 | $748 |