Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony a6700

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony a6700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a6700 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2S were released 2016 and Sony a6700 was released 2023. That is a 7 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E2S 2016
Sony a6700 2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a6700 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-E2S 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a6700 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-E2S has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6700 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E2S 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony a6700 26 MP
25560576 pixels
6192 x 4128

Sony a6700 has a 60 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E2S. 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 a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2S. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-E2S has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2S 200-6400
Sony a6700 100-32000

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-E2S
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E2S can shoot up to 7 pictures per seconds and Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S 7
Sony a6700 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony a6700 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.

Sony a6700 weighs 493 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 41% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S 350 gr
0.77 lb
Sony a6700 493 gr
1.09 lb

Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony a6700 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony a6700, 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-E2S
Sony a6700
Name Fujifilm X-E2S Sony a6700
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Release Year 2016 2023
Release Date 2016-01-15 2023-07-12
MSRP 699 USD 1399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 26 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 7 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 77 759
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-E2S
Sony a6700
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1036800
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Frames per second 7 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/32000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range 7 meters N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (via App)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony a6700
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 570 shots
Width 129 mm 122 mm
Height 75 mm 69 mm
Depth 37 mm 64 mm
Weight 350 gram 493 gram