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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99

Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony SLT-A99 front
Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A99
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 812g - 147 x 111 x 78mm
  • Released December 2012
  • Previous Model is Sony A900
  • Successor is Sony A99 II
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony A99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was announced 3 years after the A99 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the A99 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony A99

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A99 
ReleasedJanuary 2016December 2012Newer by 38 months
Display resolution1620k1229kCrisper display (+391k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 A99 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A99

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A99 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 has external dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A99 has sizing of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony A99 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the A99.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A99 is 74 and 57 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A99.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF trickier. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography details
Sony A99 Portrait photography details
80
has manual focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Sony A99
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
75
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography info
Sony A99 Sports photography info
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery (350 CIPA)
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A99 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
low battery (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
weather proof
good resolution (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (500 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Sony A99
75
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW formats
weather proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery (350 per charge)
75
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
bad battery pack (500 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Sony A99 Vlogging details
33
features face detection focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
76
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A99
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony SLT-A99
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony SLT-A99
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2016-01-15 2012-12-12
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III Bionz
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 19
Cross focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Total lenses 54 143
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 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 (60, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 grams (1.09 lb) 812 grams (1.79 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 147 x 111 x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1555
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 500 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD, SDHC and SDXC
Storage slots 2 2
Price at release $1,700 $1,998