Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony Alpha A6400
Sony Alpha A6400 has the edge on paper, but the right choice depends on what you shoot. The X-E3 is the better pick for a film look; the Alpha A6400 is better for beginners, landscapes, wildlife, sports, vlogging.
Choose the X-E3 for
- more resolution (24.3MP vs 24MP)
- a lighter body (337g vs 403g)
- a lower price (from £434)
Choose the Alpha A6400 for
- faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps)
- weather sealing
- more lenses in our database (105 vs 36)
- a newer design (2019)
Specs side by side
| Spec | X-E3 | Alpha A6400 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | APS-C, 24.3MP | APS-C, 24MP |
| Mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E (APS-C) |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Burst | 8 fps | 11 fps |
| Readout | — | — |
| Max ISO | 12,800 | 32,000 |
| Stabilisation | Lens only | Lens only |
| Video | 4K 30p | 4K 30p |
| Weather sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Weight | 337 g | 403 g |
| Battery | Fujifilm NP-W126S | Sony NP-FW50 |
| Card slots | SD (UHS-I) | SD (UHS-I) |
| New price | No longer sold new | No longer sold new |
| Used at MPB | £434–599 | £464–614 |
| Native lenses in our database | 36 (23 third-party) | 105 (82 third-party) |
Which is better for…
| Use | Better choice |
|---|---|
| Beginner-friendly | Alpha A6400 |
| Everyday & travel | About equal |
| Portraits | About equal |
| Landscape | Alpha A6400 |
| Wildlife & animals | Alpha A6400 |
| Sports & action | Alpha A6400 |
| Astrophotography | About equal |
| Vlogging & video | Alpha A6400 |
| Vintage / film look | X-E3 |
Based on the specs that matter most for each type of photography: burst and readout for action, resolution for landscapes, sensor size and low light for portraits and astro, video and weight for vlogging.
Lenses and running costs
The X-E3 uses Fujifilm X (36 lenses in our database, 23 third-party) and the Alpha A6400 uses Sony E / FE (105 lenses, 82 third-party). Batteries: Fujifilm NP-W126S (about £46) vs Sony NP-FW50 (about £55).
X-E3 compatible lenses → · Alpha A6400 compatible lenses → ·
Frequently asked questions
Is the Fujifilm X-E3 better than the Sony Alpha A6400?
It depends on your priorities. The X-E3 offers more resolution (24.3MP vs 24MP), a lighter body (337g vs 403g), a lower price (from £434); the Alpha A6400 offers faster bursts (11fps vs 8fps), weather sealing, more lenses in our database (105 vs 36).
Which is better for video, the X-E3 or the Alpha A6400?
They are closely matched for video (4K 30p vs 4K 30p); stabilisation and lens choice will decide it.
Which is cheaper, the X-E3 or the Alpha A6400?
The X-E3 costs No longer sold new new and from £434 used at MPB; the Alpha A6400 costs No longer sold new new and from £464 used (checked 5 November 2026).
Can I use Fujifilm X-E3 lenses on the Alpha A6400?
Not directly. The X-E3 uses Fujifilm X and the Alpha A6400 uses Sony E / FE; switching usually means new lenses or an adapter where one exists.