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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400

Portability
87
Imaging
57
Features
63
Overall
59
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(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
Sony A6400
(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
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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).

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-M1 A6400 

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 A6400 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019September 2013More recent by 64 months
Display resolution922k920kCrisper 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 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Portrait photography details
Sony A6400 Portrait photography details
74
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
supports RAW files
81
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography information
Sony A6400 Street photography information
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
66
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
87
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Sony A6400
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
80
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Vlogging highlights
Sony A6400 Vlogging highlights
31
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have microphone jack
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic port
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony Alpha a6400
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