Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Introduced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

The Fujifilm X-M1 was brought out 6 years prior to the A6400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the A6400 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-M1 & Sony Alpha a6400. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Sony A6400 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A6400
Fujifilm X-M1 | A6400 |
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Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-M1
A6400 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Announced | January 2019 | ![]() | September 2013 | More recent by 64 months |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper display (+2k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6400
Fujifilm X-M1 | A6400 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-M1 provides outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 versus the A6400.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6400 is 87 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The visual below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and A6400.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony A6400 to give you greater detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony Alpha a6400 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony Alpha a6400 |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Advanced Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2013-09-17 | 2019-01-15 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 24MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 32000 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 102400 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 330 grams (0.73 lb) | 403 grams (0.89 lb) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 83 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.0 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 350 photos | 410 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $399 | $898 |