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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45
Fujifilm X10 front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(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
Sony A900
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Sony A900

 Fujifilm X10 A900 
LaunchedJuly 2012October 2008More modern by 46 months

Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Fujifilm X10

 A900 Fujifilm X10 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kCrisper screen (+462k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Sony A900

 Fujifilm X10 A900 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A900 Portrait photography highlights
49
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
71
you can focus manually
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Street photography features
Sony A900 Street photography features
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A900 Sports photography highlights
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
great battery (270 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
does not have phase detect AF
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X10
Travel photography with Sony A900
60
great battery (270 shots)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (350g)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
weather proofing
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A900 as a Landscape photography camera
55
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
great battery (270 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
72
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
amazing MP (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
2 card slots
no liveview
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X10 Vlogging info
Sony A900 Vlogging info
32
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (350 grams)
9
can't shoot video
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Fujifilm X10 vs Sony A900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Sony A900
 Fujifilm X10Sony Alpha DSLR-A900
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