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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2015
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T20
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was unveiled 6 years earlier than the a1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T10 matches up vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T10 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 a1 Fujifilm X-T10 
ReleasedJanuary 2021May 2015More modern by 69 months
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T10 a1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T10 provides outer measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony a1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus the a1.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T10 and a1 is 83 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T10 and a1.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T10 using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T10 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography factors
Sony a1 Portrait photography factors
75
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400s)
MP count amazing (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
77
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
great ISO range (51,000)
lack of image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a1 as a Travel photography camera
71
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
73
better than average battery (530 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography details
Sony a1 Landscape photography details
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (51,000)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery (530 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
34
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha a1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-05-19 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 megapixels 50 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 51000 32000
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 30.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 7680x4320
Video format H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 381g (0.84 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 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 images 530 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One 2
Retail price $800 $6,498