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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Expand to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Launched August 2014
  • Earlier Model is Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a5100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and a5100 (24MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 3 years earlier than the a5100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up versus the a5100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 a5100 
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 a5100 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
LaunchedAugust 2014June 2012More recent by 26 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 a5100 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features physical measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the a5100.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and a5100 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and a5100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony a5100 to produce more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography features
Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
74
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
72
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Sony a5100
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Sports photography camera
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
68
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (400 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
53
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
80
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography factors
Sony a5100 Landscape photography factors
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
79
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a5100 as a Vlogging camera
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic jack
34
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha a5100
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-06-28 2014-08-17
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 179
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 450 grams (0.99 pounds) 283 grams (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 400 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $1,169 $448