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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Launched July 2016
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T3
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
  • Launched January 2019
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A6400 (24MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 3 years earlier than the A6400 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up against the A6400 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6400 
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A6400 Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedJanuary 2019July 2016More recent by 30 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-T2 A6400 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the A6400.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6400 is 76 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to see the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A6400.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography factors
Sony A6400 Portrait photography factors
80
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
81
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Street photography with Sony A6400
75
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
offers touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A6400 Sports photography highlights
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A6400 Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
87
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (340 shots)
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Sony A6400
33
offers face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
80
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2016-07-07 2019-01-15
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 325 425
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507 grams (1.12 lb) 403 grams (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 340 photos 410 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Two Single
Price at launch $1,600 $898