X-E2vs A6100
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Casual — X-E2 (2013): The X-E2 is where the X-mount system matured. The X-Trans II sensor delivers rich, film-like rendering that still looks beautiful, and the rangefinder-style body is slim and pocketable. Manual aperture ring support, a quality EVF, and Fujifilm's colour science make it a rewarding camera to use. A bargain on the used market for anyone who wants the Fujifilm experience without the modern price tag.
Beginner, Family, Travel — A6100 (2019): Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
X-E2 (2013)
- Street photographers wanting Fujifilm on a budget
- Beginners stepping into the X-mount system
- Compact camera enthusiasts who want film simulations
A6100 (2019)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Quick take: The a6100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | A6100 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £549 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | A6100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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