Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Replacement is Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
- Launched October 2008
- Successor is Sony A99

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and A900 (25MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and A900 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 3 years after the A900 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up versus the A900 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A900. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony A900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony A900
Fujifilm X10 | A900 | |||
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Launched | July 2012 | ![]() | October 2008 | More modern by 46 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Fujifilm X10
A900 | Fujifilm X10 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+462k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony A900
Fujifilm X10 | A900 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has exterior measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony A900 has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") with a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the A900.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and A900 is 83 and 54 respectively.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and A900.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A900 will render extra detail having an extra 13MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Specifications
Fujifilm X10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X10 | Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-07-11 | 2008-10-22 |
Physical type | Compact | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | CMOS |
Sensor size | 2/3" | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 35.9 x 24mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 25MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 6048 x 4032 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Sony/Minolta Alpha |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | - |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-2.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Amount of lenses | - | 143 |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 922k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Xtra Fine color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (tunnel) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 85 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.74x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/1000 secs | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 350 gr (0.77 pounds) | 895 gr (1.97 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") | 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 50 | 79 |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.5 | 23.7 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.3 | 12.3 |
DXO Low light score | 245 | 1431 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | 880 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-50 | NP-FM500H |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 |
Card slots | 1 | Two |
Cost at release | $600 | $2,736 |