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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
73
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched April 2017
  • Replacement is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony A9, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was introduced 14 months after the A9 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T100 A9 
LaunchedMay 2018April 2017Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A9 Fujifilm X-T100 
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T100 A9 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 comes with exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony A9 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 vs the A9.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A9 is 80 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A9.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 includes the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X-T100 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Sony A9 Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW files
83
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Sony A9
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
provides touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Sony A9
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (430 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
86
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
good battery life (650 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony A9
74
good battery power (430 shots)
connects via bluetooth
provides touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
73
good battery life (650 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
MP count good (24MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography details
Sony A9 Landscape photography details
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
good battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery life (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
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 91 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 grams (0.99 pounds) 673 grams (1.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 shots 650 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 2
Pricing at release $499 $4,498