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Comparison of Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 [S]ave

Attribute
Sony Alpha ILCE-A1 ×
Fujifilm X-E1 ×
General
ModelSony Alpha ILCE-A1Fujifilm X-E1
BrandSonyFujifilm
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.sony.com/http://www.fujifilmusa.com/index.html
Model numberA1X-E1
Alternate model number(s)
  • ilce-1
-
Camera formatCompact System CameraCompact System Camera
Release year (year)20212012
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)129129
Width (mm)8138
Height (mm)9775
Weight (g)737687
Waterproof--
Successor-Fujifilm X-E2
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor manufacturerSony-
Effective megapixels (MP)50.116.3
Sensor format35mmAPS-C
Sensor area (mm²)861.6368.16
Sensor width (mm)35.923.6
Sensor height (mm)2415.6
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)4.164.82
Focal Length Multiplier (x)11.5
Aspect ratio3:23:2
Color filter typeRGBGX-Trans
Anti aliasing filterNoneNot needed
Self-cleaning++
Sensor shift image stabilization+-
On-sensor phase detect+-
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 2880 x 2880(8.3 mp 1:1)
  • 3744 x 3744(14.0 mp 1:1)
  • 3840 x 2880(11.1 mp 4:3)
  • 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 2880(12.4 mp 3:2)
  • 4992 x 3744(18.7 mp 4:3)
  • 5616 x 3160(17.7 mp 16:9)
  • 5616 x 3744(21.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5760 x 5760(33.2 mp 1:1)
  • 7680 x 5760(44.2 mp 4:3)
  • 8640 x 5760(49.8 mp 3:2)
  • 8760 x 4864(42.6 mp other)
  • 1664 x 1664(2.8 mp 1:1)
  • 2304 x 2304(5.3 mp 1:1)
  • 2496 x 1408(3.5 mp other)
  • 2496 x 1664(4.2 mp 3:2)
  • 3264 x 3264(10.7 mp 1:1)
  • 3456 x 1944(6.7 mp 16:9)
  • 3456 x 2304(8.0 mp 3:2)
  • 4896 x 2760(13.5 mp other)
  • 4896 x 3264(16.0 mp 3:2)
  • 5120 x 1440(7.4 mp other)
  • 5120 x 2160(11.1 mp other)
  • 7680 x 1440(11.1 mp other)
  • 7680 x 2160(16.6 mp other)
Image file format
  • compressed raw
  • heif
  • jpeg
  • lo
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • jpeg (exif ver 2.3)
  • raw + jpeg
Continuous-mode (fps)305.5
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1920x1080
  • 1920x1080
  • 3840x2160
  • 7680x4320
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
Movie max framerate (fps)24024
Image Storage
Movie file formatXAVC S (Long GOP, H.264 MP4); XAVC HS (Long GOP, H.265 HEVC); XAVC S-I (All-Intra, H.264 MP4)MOV (H.264) with linear PCM stereo sound
Composite video out--
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens mountSony EFujifilm X
Lens-Fujinon XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS; 14 elements in 10 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses and 1 extra low dispersion element
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)-27.00 - 84.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)-18.00 - 55.00
Zoom ratio (x)-3.06
Aperture range (f)-0.05 - 0.36
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)-30
Filter thread (mm)-58
Optical image stabilization-+
Digital zoom+-
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
-
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeFast Hybrid 4D AF: 759 points (PDAF), 425 points (contrast-detection AF); Wide (759 points (PDAF)Contrast Detection: Area (EVF / LCD: 49 areas in 7 x 7 grid), Multi; Changeable size of AF frame; Single AF, Continuous AF
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF: 0.64" 9.44M-dot QXGA color OLED, 100% coverage, 0.90x magnification, 60/120/240fps refresh rates, -4.0 to +3.0 diopterEVF: 0.5" 2.36M-dot OLED with 100% coverage, 23mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter adjustment, eye sensor
Focus peaking++
Evf resolution (dots)9,437,1842,360,000
Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) (x)0.9-
Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) (x)0.9-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)32.8
Rear display resolution (dots)1,440,000460,000
Touchscreen+-
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)32,0006,400
Minimum iso (native)100200
Iso settingsAUTO, ISO 100 - 32000, expandable to ISO 50 - 102400200-6400, Extended output sensitivity equivalent ISO 100, 12800 and 25600; AUTO(400), AUTO(800), AUTO(1600), AUTO(3200)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (with priority)
  • cloudy
  • color temp./ filter (2500-9900k with 15-step magenta/green compensation)
  • custom
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent (4 settings)
  • incandescent
  • shade
  • underwater
  • color temperature (k)
  • custom
  • fine
  • fluorescent light (cool white)
  • fluorescent light (daylight)
  • fluorescent light (warm white)
  • incandescent light
  • shade
  • underwater
Shutter speed range (s)1/32000 - 301/4000 - 30
Bulb mode++
Exposure compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes1200-zone Evaluative Multi-segment, Center-weighted, Spot, Spot Standard/Large, Entire Screen Avg., HighlightTTL 256-zones metering: Multi, Spot, Average
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesPicture Effect: Posterization (Color), Posterization (B/W), Pop Color, Retro Photo, Partial Color (R/G/B/Y)Film Simulation: PROVIA/STANDARD, VELVIA/VIVID, ASTIA/SOFT, PRO Neg Hi, PRO Neg. Std, MONOCHROME, MONOCHROME+Ye FILTER
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 3
  • 5
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash-+
Flash modes
  • auto flash
  • fill-flash
  • flash off
  • hi-speed sync
  • rear sync.
  • red-eye reduction: on/off
  • slow sync.
  • wireless
  • commander
  • commander
  • forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & forced flash
  • red-eye reduction & slow synchro. red-eye reduction & rear-curtain synchro
  • red-eye removal off: auto
  • red-eye removal on: red-eye reduction auto
  • slow synchro. rear-curtain synchro
  • suppressed flash
  • suppressed flash
Flash guide number (iso 100) (m)-5
Flash range description-GN=7m (ISO 200)
Max flash sync (s)1/4001/180
Flash exposure compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionMulti Interface Hot Shoe with Digital Audio Interface, Sync TerminalHot shoe
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • cfexpres
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdxc
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs supportUHS-IIUHS-I
Other memory2x CFexpress Type A+SD UHS-II-
Dual card slots+-
Raw capture support++
Uncompressed format
  • raw (14-bit arw 2.3)
  • raw+heif
  • raw+jpeg
  • .raf raw (iso 200-6400)
  • raw + jpeg
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi+-
NFC+-
Bluetooth+-
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack++
Headphone jack+-
External connections
  • bluetooth
  • ethernet
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 3.0 super speed
  • wifi
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control++
Remote control type
  • ethernet or wi-fi/bluetooth
  • optional via ir
  • usb
  • wired remote or threaded cable release
Connections (extended)
  • 1000base-t ethernet
  • 3.5mm microphone and headphone jacks
  • sync terminal
  • type-d micro hdmi
  • usb-c (usb 3.2 10gbps)
  • 2.5mm stereo microphone/remote jack
  • mini (type c) hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.92
Max cycle time for raw shooting (s/frame)-0.97
Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting (s/frame)-0.93
Camera penalizes early shutter press-+
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)305.5
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)16516
Raw shooting speed in burst mode (fps)205.6
Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode (frames)15512
Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (fps)-5.6
Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode (frames)-11
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)-0.44
Shutter lag (manual focus) (s)-0.24
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)-0.58
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)-0.05
Shutter lag (notes)-Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area AF mode = 0.523s
Startup time (s)-2.4
Play -> record time (s)-0.6
Flash cycle time, full power (s)-4.2
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)530350
Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) (shots)430-
Battery life, video (minutes)150-
Battery form factorProprietaryProprietary NP-W126
Usable battery types
  • np-fz100 lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NP-FZ100 Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NP-W126 Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Dedicated battery charger included++
Internal charging supported+-
Software
Included software
  • capture one express (for sony) free download; sony imaging edge remote
  • viewer and edit
  • etc.)
  • fujifilm cd-rom (viewer software
  • raw file converter
Os compatibility
  • macos
  • windows
  • mac os x 10.5+
  • windows 7 / vista / xp
Miscellaneous
Notes and features-Available in two-tone black and silver, or solid black.



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