Sony A65 vs Fujifilm XF10

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Sony A65 vs Fujifilm XF10

APS-C 369.7mm²
24.3 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 A65 advantages over Fujifilm XF10

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
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
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
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

510 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)

Fujifilm XF10 advantages over Sony A65

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
Newer
6 years vs 13 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
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.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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

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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The Competition

Compared to Nikon D3200

Sony A65

Nikon D3200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$477
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D3200

Fujifilm XF10

Nikon D3200

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$477
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon D3200

Compared to Nikon D5200

Sony A65

Nikon D5200

$798
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$500
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Nikon D5200

Fujifilm XF10

Nikon D5200

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$500
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Nikon D5200

Compared to Sony A58

Sony A65

Sony A58

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Built-in GPS

$598
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 vs Sony A58

Fujifilm XF10

Sony A58

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

$598
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony A58

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Sony A65

Ricoh GR II

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$538
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

Compare Sony A65 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 A65

Fujifilm X70

$798
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$699
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A65 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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