X-E2vs Sony RX100 VII
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
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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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-e2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-E2 (2013) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 7fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 350g (body only) | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 74.9 × 38.3mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-E2 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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