Sony A57 vs Fujifilm XF10

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Sony A57 vs Fujifilm XF10

APS-C 369.7mm²
16.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 16,000

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Sony A57 advantages over Fujifilm XF10

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Longer stills battery life
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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

550 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
25 vs 13 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Sony A57

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Thinner
41 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
6 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/16000 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
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

NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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We haven’t finished our review of the Sony A57, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D5100

Sony A57

Nikon D5100

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$650
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A57 vs Nikon D5100

Fujifilm XF10

Nikon D5100

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$650
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon D5100

Compared to Sony A37

Sony A57

Sony A37

$800
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Higher-res screen

$600
APS-C

Less expensive
External Mic Jack

Compare Sony A57 vs Sony A37

Fujifilm XF10

Sony A37

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$600
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony A37

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A57

Pentax K-5 IIs

$800
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Higher effective ISO

Compare Sony A57 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm XF10

Pentax K-5 IIs

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$497
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony A57

Ricoh GR II

$800
APS-C

Focus peaking
Eye-level viewfinder

$538
APS-C

Built-in Wi-Fi
NFC

Compare Sony A57 vs Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm XF10

Ricoh GR II

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
NFC

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Fujifilm X70

Sony A57

Fujifilm X70

$800
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$699
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Sony A57 vs Fujifilm X70

Fujifilm XF10

Fujifilm X70

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Fujifilm X70

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