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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Overview

The following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 3 months before the A9 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the A9 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T20 A9 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A9 Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1440k920kSharper screen (+520k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T20 A9 
IntroducedJanuary 2017April 2017Same generation
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys physical dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A9 has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the A9.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A9 is 83 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A9.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Portrait photography with Sony A9
80
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Street photography with Sony A9
78
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch to focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Sony A9
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (650 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 as a Travel photography camera
76
features touch focus
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery life (650 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography info
Sony A9 Landscape photography info
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (650 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Sony A9 Vlogging info
36
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A9
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro2 BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,686 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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) -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383g (0.84 lb) 673g (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 92
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 350 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Launch pricing $900 $4,498