Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a5000 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E1 were released 2012 and Sony a5000 was released 2014. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E1 2012
Sony a5000 2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a5000 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a5000 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-E1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a5000 has 20 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony a5000 20 MP
19816192 pixels
5456 x 3632

Sony a5000 has a 24 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a5000 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E1. Sony a5000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-E1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E1 200-6400
Sony a5000 100-16000

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a5000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a5000 can shoot up to 3,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E1 6
Sony a5000 3,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-E1 weighs 350 gr (equal to 0.77 lb) which is 30% heavier than Sony a5000 and its 269 gr (or 0.59 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E1 350 gr
0.77 lb
Sony a5000 269 gr
0.59 lb

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a5000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a5000, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Name Fujifilm X-E1 Sony a5000
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Release Year 2012 2014
Release Date 2012-09-06 2014-01-07
MSRP 999 USD 599 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 5456 x 3632 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 20 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 16000
White Balance Presets 7 9
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 25
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 2.8” 3”
Screen dots 460000 460
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD with 180 upward tilt
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Frames per second 6 fps 3,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 4 meters
External Flash Yes No
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11 b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Optional through RR-80
Yes (via smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a5000
Enviromentally sealed No No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 420 shots
Width 129 mm 110 mm
Height 75 mm 63 mm
Depth 38 mm 36 mm
Weight 350 gram 269 gram