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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
66
Features
74
Overall
69

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 18 months later than the a5100 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades vs the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 a5100 
RevealedJanuary 2016August 2014More recent by 18 months
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 a5100 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 a5100 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has got physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony a5100 has dimensions of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the a5100.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and a5100 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and a5100.

To sum up, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you will want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography information
Sony a5100 Street photography information
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
82
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography highlights
Sony a5100 Sports photography highlights
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
68
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery life (400 shots)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
Sony a5100 Travel photography advice
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
bad battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
80
great battery life (400 per charge)
supports touch to focus
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Landscape photography camera
75
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (350 shots)
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (400 per charge)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging info
Sony a5100 Vlogging info
33
provides face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
34
has touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 179
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 283 grams (0.62 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 80
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 1347
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 400 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,700 $448