Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony a6100 — Which Is Better?
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Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-A7
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SCORE
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6100
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WINNER
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-A7 is the lighter, slimmer choice for travel and everyday shooting, weighing 320 g against 396 g for the Sony a6100 and measuring 41 mm deep against 59 mm. Both are 2019 APS-C mirrorless cameras, so the practical split starts with the lens system. The X-A7 uses the Fujifilm X mount and the a6100 uses Sony E, and lenses do not cross between them. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
September 12, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 119 x 68 x 41 mm | 120 x 67 x 59 mm |
| Camera weight | 320 g | 396 g |
| Optics | 63/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sony a6100 is the stronger pick for action and eye-level shooting. It offers an 11 fps burst rate against 8 fps on the X-A7, plus a built-in electronic viewfinder for bright daylight where a rear screen is harder to read. The X-A7 has no viewfinder, so all framing happens on the LCD. The core imaging figures are shared. Both use 24 MP APS-C CMOS sensors, offer 425 autofocus points, start at 100 ISO and share a 1/4000 second maximum shutter speed. The a6100 reaches a native ISO ceiling of 32000 against 12800 for the X-A7. Neither offers in-body stabilisation, so dim-light handheld work depends on the lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
24 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
15.7 x 23.5 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
8 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
Unspecified | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 16:9 |  3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
10030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
5030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
2048003003280000 | 510003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
3044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
400080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
4250300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | N/A | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 83/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoThe a6100 is the better choice for slow-motion footage, with a maximum frame rate of 120 fps against 60 fps on the X-A7. That gives twice the frames for stretching fast movement in an edit, whether it is a dancer's spin or a splash at a pool. Both cameras top out at 4K resolution and offer built-in timelapse, so full-resolution footage is a shared capability rather than a reason to prefer either body. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
3840 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
60 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, MOV | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Features | 74/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesScreen quality is where the X-A7 pulls ahead for reviewing work and checking focus. Its 3.5-inch LCD offers 2,760,000 dots against 921,600 on the a6100's 3-inch panel, so playback detail is easier to judge. Both screens are touch-enabled and flip out for vlogging or waist-level shots. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are shared for wireless transfer and remote control, and both include a built-in flash. Neither has GPS or weather sealing. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
 Yes | Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
✗ | ✗ |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
27600001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 29/100 | 37/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe a6100 holds the endurance advantage in its battery rating, 420 shots against 270 for the X-A7's NP-W126S pack. Both charge over USB, which keeps topping up simple while travelling. Each camera has a single card slot, so there is no second copy while shooting. The a6100 accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards plus Memory Stick Pro Duo, while the X-A7 takes UHS-I-compatible SD cards. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots | ✗ | ✗ |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
270 shots1505000 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Sony a6100 if you photograph moving subjects or want slow-motion video. Its 11 fps burst, electronic viewfinder and 120 fps frame-rate ceiling cover those situations, and its 420-shot battery rating is the higher of the two.
Choose the Fujifilm X-A7 if you frame on the screen and want the lightest kit. It is 76 g lighter, and its higher-resolution 3.5-inch display makes reviewing images comfortable. Both offer 24 MP resolution, 425 autofocus points and a 4K video ceiling, so the decision comes down to the viewfinder, burst speed and lens system you want to build on.