Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony Alpha A9. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S10 over the Sony A9
Fujifilm X-S10 | A9 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | April 2017 | Fresher by 43 months |
Display type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-S10
A9 | Fujifilm X-S10 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Clearer display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S10 and Sony A9
Fujifilm X-S10 | A9 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-S10 vs Sony A9 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S10 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
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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 |