Fujifilm X100F vs Sony A9

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Fujifilm X100F vs Sony A9

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
35.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100F Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X100F.

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A9 Review.
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Compare Sony A9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A9 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X100V
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Succeeded by the Sony A9 II
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Differences

Fujifilm X100F advantages over Sony A9

Less expensive
$899 vs $2999
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
469g vs 673g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Sony A9 advantages over Fujifilm X100F

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
105 vs 60 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.50x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
364 vs 49 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
240 vs 30 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X100F, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X100F Shooter's Report

New sensor offers incredible performance; Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs; Very good dynamic range; Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer; Very good battery life for a mirrorless; 4K video; Dual card slots.
Slow buffer clearing; Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible; Touchscreen underutilized; No lossless RAW compression option; No 4K/60p option.
Read our Sony A9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100S

$899
APS-C

Fast startup
Built-in Wi-Fi

$1099
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100S

Sony A9

Fujifilm X100S

$3147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1099
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Internal flash

Compare Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100T

Sony A9

Fujifilm X100T

$3147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X100T

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm X100F

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$3147
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3802
35mm

Built-in GPS
Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Sony A9 II

Fujifilm X100F

Sony A9 II

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$4498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Sony A9 II

Sony A9

Sony A9 II

$3147
35mm

Less expensive

$4498
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Compared to Fujifilm X100V

Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100V

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

$1399
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X100F vs Fujifilm X100V

Sony A9

Fujifilm X100V

$3147
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1399
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X100V

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