• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 24.2 megapixels
  • ISO 100 - 51,200
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A9 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro3

  • 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 3.77 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Longer video battery life
    105 vs 45 minutes
    Capture more video
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 650 vs 440 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.78x vs 0.66x
    Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
  • Headphone jack
    Yes vs No
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    364 vs 79 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Bigger RAW buffer
    240 vs 36 shots
    Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    204800 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-Pro3 advantages over Sony A9

  • Less expensive
    $1799 vs $2995
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Top deck display
    Yes vs No
    Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
  • Thinner
    46 mm vs 63 mm
    Thinner
  • Newer
    5 years vs 8 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    497g vs 673g
    Lighter weight
  • Doesn't require an AA filter
    Yes vs No
    A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
  • Longer exposure
    900 vs 30 sec
    Long exposures for night shots

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • 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
  • Shoot 4K video
    Both provide
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • Touchscreen
    Both provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Both provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Both provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • External Mic Jack
    Both provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Both provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Dual card slots
    Both provide
    Gives you more storage flexibility
  • Bulb shutter
    Both provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • Internal flash
    Neither provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

  • 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.

The Competition

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Built-in GPS
  • Top deck display
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica SL (Typ 601)
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $3802
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A9
Sony A7R III
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Bigger pixels
  • Fast startup
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • High resolution composite
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A7R III
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • Thinner
  • $2204
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Leica CL

Sony A9
Leica CL
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Top deck display
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Leica CL
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $3195
  • APS-C
  • In-camera panoramas
  • More viewfinder magnification

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A9
Sony A9 II
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Newer
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A9 II
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Top deck display
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm X-S10

Sony A9
Fujifilm X-S10
  • $2995
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Bigger pixels
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Fujifilm X-S10
  • $1799
  • APS-C
  • Top deck display
  • Thinner
  • $1199
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
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