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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A580 front
Portability
64
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Revealed May 2018
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A580
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced May 2011
  • Replaced the Sony A100
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony A580, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and A580 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was brought out 7 years after the A580 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A580 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the A580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A580

 Fujifilm X-T100 A580 
AnnouncedMay 2018May 2011More modern by 86 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A580 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A580 Fujifilm X-T100 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A580

 Fujifilm X-T100 A580 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers exterior measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A580 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony A580 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus the A580.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A580 is 80 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A580.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm X-T100 to render more detail having its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T100 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Sony A580 Portrait photography information
81
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
74
manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography details
Sony A580 Street photography details
72
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
75
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Sony A580 Sports photography highlights
72
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (430 shots)
supports phase detect AF
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
78
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A580 as a Travel photography camera
74
good battery pack (430 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than competition (448 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
61
better than average battery life (1,050 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Sony A580
79
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
74
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (1,050 CIPA)
2 card slots
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging information
Sony A580 Vlogging information
34
has touchscreen
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (448g)
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A580
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha DSLR-A580
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2018-05-24 2011-05-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 15
Cross type focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony/Minolta Alpha
Available lenses 54 143
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.53x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 12.00 m
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lbs) 599 gr (1.32 lbs)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 1121
Other
Battery life 430 images 1050 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 2
Launch pricing $499 $848