• APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 32,000
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A6100 advantages over Fujifilm X-E4

  • Less expensive
    $698 vs $1049
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.70x vs 0.62x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Fujifilm X-E4 advantages over Sony A6100

  • Slower slow-motion
    240 fps vs 120 fps
    Supports slower slow-mo
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 59 mm
    Thinner
  • Higher max flash sync
    1/250 vs 1/160 sec
    Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
  • Newer
    3 years vs 5 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Higher-res screen
    540k vs 307k pixels
    More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Focus peaking
    Both provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Both provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Top deck display
    Neither provide
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Dual card slots
    Neither provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility

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Compared to Canon EOS M50

Sony A6100
Canon EOS M50
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Higher-res screen
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon EOS M50
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Lens selection
  • Larger sensor
  • $579
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • NFC
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-T100
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Thinner
  • $599
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compared to Sony A6400

Sony A6100
Sony A6400
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • Higher extended ISO
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A6400
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Thinner
  • $898
  • APS-C
  • NFC
  • Internal flash

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A6100
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Thinner
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Internal flash

Compared to Sony ZV-E10

Sony A6100
Sony ZV-E10
  • $648
  • APS-C
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • Internal flash
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony ZV-E10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $698
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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