Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
65 Imaging
74 Features
93 Overall
81
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Introduced July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A9
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
- Released April 2017
- Updated by Sony A9 II
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Overview
Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizing.
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Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the A9 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A9
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T2
| A9 | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2017 |  | July 2016 | More modern by 9 months |
| Display resolution | 1440k |  | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A9
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A9 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") having a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs the A9.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A9 is 76 and 65 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A9.
Clearly, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography features
Sony A9 Portrait photography features
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography details
Sony A9 Street photography details
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 CIPA)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
environment proofing
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
good battery life (650 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Sony A9
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count decent (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T2
Vlogging with Sony A9
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A9 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha A9 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha A9 |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2016-07-07 | 2017-04-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | X-Processor Pro2 | BIONZ X |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 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 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW support | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | 3,686 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | - |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 grams (1.12 pounds) | 673 grams (1.48 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 | 340 photographs | 650 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Card slots | Dual | Dual |
| Pricing at release | $1,600 | $4,498 |
