Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5100

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a5100. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a5100 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-E3 were released 2017 and Sony a5100 was released 2014. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E3 2017
Sony a5100 2014

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a5100 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-E3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a5100 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-E3 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a5100 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E3 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a5100 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Sony a5100 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E3. Sony a5100 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E3 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E3 200-12800
Sony a5100 100-25600

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-E3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a5100

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E3 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a5100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E3 8
Sony a5100 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a5100 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-E3 weighs 337 gr (equal to 0.74 lb) which is 19% heavier than Sony a5100 and its 283 gr (or 0.62 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E3 337 gr
0.74 lb
Sony a5100 283 gr
0.62 lb

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony a5100 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony a5100, 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-E3
Sony a5100
Name Fujifilm X-E3 Sony a5100
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Release Year 2017 2014
Release Date 2017-09-07 2014-08-18
MSRP 899 USD 549 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 10
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-E3
Sony a5100
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 325 179
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-E3
Sony a5100
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 921600
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic No Viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 2360000 0
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Frames per second 8 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 4 meters
External Flash Yes No
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
XF-AVC
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth LE)
Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control Supported (but no further information) Yes (wired or PC)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E3
Sony a5100
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 400 shots
Width 121 mm 110 mm
Height 74 mm 63 mm
Depth 43 mm 36 mm
Weight 337 gram 283 gram