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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9

Portability
73
Imaging
72
Features
88
Overall
78
Fujifilm X-S10 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S10
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 465g - 126 x 85 x 65mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-S20
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S10 was brought out 3 years later than the A9 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-S10 scores vs the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-S10 A9 
RevealedOctober 2020April 2017Fresher by 43 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-S10

 A9 Fujifilm X-S10 
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-S10 A9 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-S10 features external measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A9 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S10 vs the A9.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-S10 and A9 is 73 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S10 and A9.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S10 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-S10 will offer you more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Portrait photography details
Sony A9 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
84
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 as a Street photography camera
75
has image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
offers focus by touch
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S10
Sports photography with Sony A9
86
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Travel photography highlights
Sony A9 Travel photography highlights
76
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition in class (465 grams)
74
better than average battery (650 per charge)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Landscape photography features
Sony A9 Landscape photography features
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization
fantastic MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
86
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S10 Vlogging highlights
Sony A9 Vlogging highlights
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization
has face detection autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (465g)
37
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-S10Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S10 Sony Alpha A9
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-15 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 465 gr (1.03 lb) 673 gr (1.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 85 x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 325 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC slot (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots One Dual
Launch pricing $999 $4,498