Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X100T

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X100T

APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

Go in depth with our full Sony A5100 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A5100 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A5100.
Compare Sony A5100 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A5100 conclusion.

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

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X100T Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X100T in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X100T.
Compare Fujifilm X100T image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X100T conclusion.

Buy From

Differences

Sony A5100 advantages over Fujifilm X100T

Less expensive
$448 vs $1299*
Save money for lenses or accessories
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
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

400 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
35 mm vs 52 mm
Thinner
More pixels
24.3 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Bigger JPEG buffer
67 vs 16 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
25 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Fujifilm X100T advantages over Sony A5100

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Integrated ND filter
Yes vs No
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/160 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Higher-res screen
346k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
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
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A5100 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read X100T User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A5100

Body Only (Black)

Body Only (Black)
Kit with 16-50mm Lens (Black)
Kit with 16-50mm Lens (White)

All A5100 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X100T

Fuji X100T (Black)

Fuji X100T (Black)
Fuji X100T (Silver)

All X100T Deals

Review Excerpt

Very small and comfortable form factor; Very good image quality for its class; New dual video record function; Quick autofocus and good dynamic range.
Lacks an EVF and external mode dial; No hot shoe; JPEG processing at higher ISOs not as good as some competing mid-level models.
Read our Sony A5100 Review

Attractive, retro rangefinder-style design; Excellent still image quality; Great, sharp f/2 35mm-equivalent lens; Overall better operation than the X100S with improved controls and dials; Improved optical viewfinder coverage; Built-in Wi-Fi.
Low-light AF still slow and inconsistent; Video quality still compromised by moire and lack of image stabilization; Buffer depths could be better when shooting RAW.
Read our Fujifilm X100T Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X100S

Sony A5100

Fujifilm X100S

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

$1099
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X100S

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100S

$1299
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
External Mic Jack

$1099
APS-C

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100S

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1100

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X100T

Samsung NX1100

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$450
APS-C

Thinner
More pixels

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony NEX-5T

Sony A5100

Sony NEX-5T

$348
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$299
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Higher-res screen

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony NEX-5T

Fujifilm X100T

Sony NEX-5T

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Internal flash

$299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Sony NEX-5T

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony A5100

Sony A5000

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony A5000

Fujifilm X100T

Sony A5000

$1299
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
On-sensor phase detect

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Sony A5000

Compared to Fujifilm X100F

Sony A5100

Fujifilm X100F

$348
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$899
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Fast startup

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X100F

Fujifilm X100T

Fujifilm X100F

$1299
APS-C

Bigger pixels

$899
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Fujifilm X100T vs Fujifilm X100F

Compare Other Cameras?