Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a1

Below is a comprehensive review of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) come with different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 5 years prior to the a1 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the a1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Alpha a1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony a1 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides external dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony a1 has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the a1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and a1 is 76 and 61 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and a1.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will give extra detail having an extra 26MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.