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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300

Portability
86
Imaging
71
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-E4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6300 front
Portability
83
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 364g - 121 x 73 x 33mm
  • Launched January 2021
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-E3
Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Replacement is Sony A6500
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6300, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-E4 (26MP) and the A6300 (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E4 was released 5 years later than the A6300 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-E4 grades vs the A6300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E4 over the Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6300 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021February 2016Fresher by 61 months
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Fujifilm X-E4

 A6300 Fujifilm X-E4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6300

 Fujifilm X-E4 A6300 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-E4 offers outer measurements 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 A6300 has proportions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-E4 versus Sony A6300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E4 and the A6300.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6300 is 86 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E4 and A6300.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E4 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-E4 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A6300 Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
79
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Street photography with Sony A6300
80
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A6300 as a Sports photography camera
79
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 frames per second)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
74
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Travel photography features
Sony A6300 Travel photography features
88
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
76
weather proof
resolution is good (24MP)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-E4
Landscape photography with Sony A6300
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
no image stabilization
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E4 Vlogging factors
Sony A6300 Vlogging factors
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
has face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
no image stabilization
35
provides face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony A6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony A6300
 Fujifilm X-E4Sony Alpha a6300
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E4 Sony Alpha a6300
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2021-01-27 2016-02-03
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 58 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 364g (0.80 pounds) 404g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 73 x 33mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.3") 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1437
Other
Battery life 380 shots 400 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $849 $889