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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II 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
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was released 16 months earlier than the A9 II which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the A9 II with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T100 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A9 II Fujifilm X-T100 
ReleasedOctober 2019May 2018More recent by 16 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T100 A9 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") having a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A9 II is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A9 II.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The older Fujifilm X-T100 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A9 II Portrait photography highlights
81
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Street photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Street photography camera
72
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (448 grams)
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (430 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
88
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery pack (690 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony A9 II
74
good battery (430 shots)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
megapixel count good (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (448g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
great battery pack (690 per charge)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 II Landscape photography highlights
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (430 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
86
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Sony A9 II Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition (448g)
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2019-10-03
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface 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
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 91 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 430 shots 690 shots
Battery form 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, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $499 $4,498