Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony SLT-A99. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony A99
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | A99 | |||
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Released | January 2016 | December 2012 | Newer by 38 months | |
Display resolution | 1620k | 1229k | Crisper display (+391k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A99 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
A99 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A99
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | A99 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial exact focus | |||
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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.
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A99 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Sony SLT-A99 | |
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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 |