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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was manufactured 5 years before the A9 II which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the A9 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A9 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedOctober 2019August 2015More modern by 50 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A9 II 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A9 II is 79 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A9 II.

Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 II will give more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
75
manual focus
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
85
manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Sony A9 II
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery life (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography details
Sony A9 II Travel photography details
63
weather proof
MP count decent (16MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
good battery life (690 shots)
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 shots)
86
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (690 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A9 II as a Vlogging camera
33
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 678 gr (1.49 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 690 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Two
Launch price $1,299 $4,498