Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A9

Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony A9, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and A9 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was announced 23 months earlier than the A9 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T10 grades versus the A9 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony Alpha A9. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T10 Gallery and Sony A9 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A9 has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") along with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony A9 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 vs the A9.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T10 and A9 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and A9.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A9 will provide you with greater detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.