Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a6000

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a6000. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a6000 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a6000 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.

** 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-E4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6000 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-E4 has a 8 % larger resolution than Sony a6000. 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 a6000 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E4. Sony a6000 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E4 has 160 to 12800.

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-E4
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6000

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a6000 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a6000 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-E4 weighs 364 gr (equal to 0.8 lb) which is 6% heavier than Sony a6000 and its 344 gr (or 0.76 lb).

Fujifilm X-E4 vs Sony a6000 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E4 and Sony a6000, 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-E4	Sony a6000
Name	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Release Year	2021	2014
Release Date	2021-01-27	2014-02-12
MSRP	849 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	Bionz X
Image	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
ISO Range	160 - 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-E4	Sony a6000
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 Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	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-E4	Sony a6000
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1620000	921600
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	1.05× (0.7× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Frames per second	20 fps	11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	6 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n with NFC)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (wired or PC)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-E4	Sony a6000
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	380 shots	360 shots
Width	121 mm	120 mm
Height	73 mm	67 mm
Depth	33 mm	45 mm
Weight	364 gram	344 gram