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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100

Portability
86
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(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  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-E3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)
  • 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
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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).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-E4 was brought out 18 months later than the A6100 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

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 
ReleasedJanuary 2021August 2019Fresher by 18 months
Screen resolution1620k922kCrisper 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 typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Street photography features
Sony A6100 Street photography features
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
no image stabilization
79
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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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Sports photography camera
79
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
75
decent MP (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography advice
Sony A6100 Travel photography advice
88
better than average battery power (380 shots)
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
86
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony A6100
81
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
79
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
82
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
no image stabilization
79
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony 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