Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 II

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A9 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 6 years before the A9 II and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Sony A9 II Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys physical 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) while the Sony A9 II has sizing of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A9 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A9 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A9 II is 79 and 62 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by reading specifications. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A9 II.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A9 II will offer you more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.