Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A9, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 20 months prior to the A9 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the A9 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides physical dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A9 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs the A9.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A9 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A9.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A9 will resolve more detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.