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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Announced January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony a1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) posses different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was revealed 3 years before the a1 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T100 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 a1 Fujifilm X-T100 
AnnouncedJanuary 2021May 2018Fresher by 32 months
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T100 a1 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers external measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony a1 has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony a1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the a1.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and a1 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specs. The visual below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and a1.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T100 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony a1 will render extra detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T100 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography information
Sony a1 Portrait photography information
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
88
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/400 seconds)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Sony a1
72
screen tilts
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony a1 as a Sports photography camera
71
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
great battery (430 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery pack (530 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Travel photography info
Sony a1 Travel photography info
74
great battery (430 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
features focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
good battery pack (530 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (50 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Sony a1
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
great battery (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (530 CIPA)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Sony a1 Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (448g)
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha a1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-05-24 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 91 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 9,437 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/400 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lb) 737 grams (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 430 photos 530 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One Dual
Retail price $499 $6,498