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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1

Portability
80
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T200 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 370g - 121 x 84 x 55mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T200 (24MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T200 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T200 was introduced 12 months before the a1 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T200 matches up versus the a1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T200 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T200 a1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2780k1440kClearer display (+1340k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T200

 a1 Fujifilm X-T200 
IntroducedJanuary 2021January 2020Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T200 a1 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T200 provides exterior measurements of 121mm x 84mm x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 370 grams (0.82 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T200 against the a1.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T200 and a1 is 80 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T200 and a1.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T200 with its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony a1 will provide you with greater detail using its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T200 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Portrait photography advice
Sony a1 Portrait photography advice
82
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
above average flash sync (1/400 seconds)
MP count high (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Street photography factors
Sony a1 Street photography factors
78
screen articulates
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 shots)
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max frames per second high (30.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (50 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Travel photography information
Sony a1 Travel photography information
79
has bluetooth
has touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
73
good battery life (530 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count high (50MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony a1 as a Landscape photography camera
73
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
88
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count high (50MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T200 Vlogging details
Sony a1 Vlogging details
79
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
no image stabilization
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T200Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T200 Sony Alpha a1
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-01-22 2021-01-26
Body design 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 surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 8640 x 5760
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
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 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 133
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,780k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash settings - Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/400 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 7680x4320
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 370 gr (0.82 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 84 x 55mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.2") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos 530 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One Dual
Launch cost $699 $6,498