Fujifilm X-E2S vs Sony a77 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E2S and Sony a77 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-E2S

Sony a77 II

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E2S is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a77 II is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E2S were released 2016 and Sony a77 II 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-E2S	2016
Sony a77 II	2014

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E2S has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a77 II 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 a77 II	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 a77 II has 24 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 a77 II	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

Sony a77 II has a 50 % 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 a77 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E2S. Sony a77 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-E2S has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E2S	200-6400
Sony a77 II	100-51200

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 a77 II

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 a77 II can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E2S	7
Sony a77 II	12

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 a77 II 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 a77 II weighs 647 gr (equal to 1.43 lb) which is 85% heavier than Fujifilm X-E2S and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-E2S	350 gr 0.77 lb
Sony a77 II	647 gr 1.43 lb