Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a5000

Following is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a5000, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the a5000 (20MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 4 years after the a5000 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony a5000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the a5000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony Alpha a5000. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T100 Gallery and Sony a5000 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got physical dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony a5000 has measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a5000 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the a5000.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and a5000 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over specifications. The image here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and a5000.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-T100 to deliver extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.