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X-E4 vs A6100

Quick take: The X-E4 has the highest resolution at 26MP; the A6100 is the most affordable.

16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras

How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.

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Verdictwhich should you buy?

X-E4 — Compact Street & Travel Photography: The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.

A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.

Who should buy what
X-E4 (2021)
is the right camera for you if…
  • Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
  • Travel photographers packing minimally
  • Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
  • Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
  • First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
  • Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
Specification X-E4Fujifilm · 2021A6100Sony · 2019
Price £699£649Best
Sensor 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IVAPS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 26.1MPBest24.2MP
Video 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log4K 30fps
Autofocus Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking
Stabilisation No stabilisationNo stabilisation
Burst Rate 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic11fpsBest
Battery Life ~460 shots (CIPA)Best420 shots (CIPA)
Weight 364g (body only)Best396g (body only)
Dimensions 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm
Weather Sealed Not weather sealedNot weather sealed
Viewfinder None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available)EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot
Screen 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M dots3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot
Mount Fujifilm X-mountSony E-Mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-ISD UHS-I / Memory Stick
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-FiWi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI

Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.

How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-E4
A6100
Portrait
6.5/10
6.7/10
Street
7.5/10
7.3/10
Travel
6.4/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
5.0/10
5.1/10
Vlogging & Video
5.3/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
4.9/10
4.9/10
Documentary
5.2/10
5.2/10
Sports & Action
6.4/10
6.5/10
Landscape
5.0/10
4.9/10
Wildlife
6.6/10
6.9/10
Casual
5.0/10
6.4/10
Food
5.9/10
6.2/10
Macro
5.7/10
5.2/10
Architecture
5.3/10
5.5/10
Astrophotography
5.0/10
6.0/10
Fun & simple
4.9/10
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Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →

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