Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6400

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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6400

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X70 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X70 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X70 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A6400 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A6400 in the real world.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Differences

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Sony A6400

Less expensive
$699* vs $848
Save money for lenses or accessories
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
44 mm vs 59 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A6400 advantages over Fujifilm X70

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
125 vs 86 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

410 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Newer
6 years vs 9 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Faster JPEG shooting
11.0 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
87 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
11.1 fps vs 8.6 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
42 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
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
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
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

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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Review Excerpt

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
Read our Fujifilm X70 Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A6400, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Sony A6400 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Sony A6400

Nikon Coolpix A

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1097
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Sony A6400 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X70

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony A6400

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$1534
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher max flash sync

Compare Sony A6400 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Sony A6400

Ricoh GR II

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A6400 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm X-T100

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A6400

Fujifilm X-T100

$798
APS-C

Slower slow-motion
Fast startup

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A6400 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Sony A6100

Fujifilm X70

Sony A6100

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

$673
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A6100

Sony A6400

Sony A6100

$798
APS-C

Higher extended ISO

$673
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A6400 vs Sony A6100

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