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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was revealed 7 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the a1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T1 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T1

 a1 Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedJanuary 2021April 2014Newer by 82 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T1 a1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the a1.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and a1 is 79 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The pic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and a1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony a1 will show extra detail because of its extra 34 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography factors
Sony a1 Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
89
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
MP count high (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography highlights
Sony a1 Street photography highlights
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Sony a1 Sports photography factors
67
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
91
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proof
good resolution (16 megapixels)
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery power (530 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
offers touch to focus
MP count high (50MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography features
Sony a1 Landscape photography features
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proof
better than average battery power (530 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (7680 x 4320 pixels)
includes external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha a1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,437 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 30.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 530 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
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