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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
66
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 331g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Released December 2016
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced November 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony A7 II, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A10 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-A10 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A10 was introduced 2 years after the A7 II which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-A10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-A10 scores against the A7 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A10 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-A10 A7 II 
AnnouncedDecember 2016November 2014Newer by 25 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-A10

 A7 II Fujifilm X-A10 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-A10 A7 II 
Manually focus More precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A10 has got outer measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 331 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A10 versus Sony A7 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-A10 and the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A10 and A7 II is 86 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A10 and A7 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A10 with its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A7 II will deliver more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-A10 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Portrait photography camera
69
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Street photography advice
Sony A7 II Street photography advice
76
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
61
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery (410 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
74
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A10
Travel photography with Sony A7 II
86
good battery (410 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
good MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Landscape photography camera
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
good battery (410 shots)
lack of image stabilization
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A10 Vlogging information
Sony A7 II Vlogging information
62
display is selfie friendly
supports face detect focusing
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (None1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-A10 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A10 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-A10Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A10 Sony Alpha A7 II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-12-01 2014-11-20
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 117
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p. 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p,24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution None1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 331 gr (0.73 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 410 shots 350 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, smile, buddy, group) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $499 $1,456