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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Renewed by Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 4 years prior to the A9 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T1 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A9 Fujifilm X-T1 
IntroducedApril 2017April 2014Fresher by 36 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T1 A9 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys external measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the A9.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A9 is 79 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A9.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A9 will provide greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography info
Sony A9 Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
saves RAW formats
83
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Sony A9 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography info
Sony A9 Sports photography info
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 shots)
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Sony A9 Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
not so great battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (350 per charge)
85
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging features
Sony A9 Vlogging features
33
provides face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2017-04-19
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) -
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 673 grams (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 350 shots 650 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Dual
Cost at launch $1,300 $4,498