Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A9

Cameras
Compare Cameras
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A9

Leave Feedback

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-Pro2 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro2.
Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A9 Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A9 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A9.
Compare Sony A9 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A9 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
Compare X-Pro2 vs X-Pro3

Succeeded by the Sony A9 II
Compare A9 vs A9 II

Compare FUJIFILM X-PRO3 vs SONY A9 II

Buy From

Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Sony A9

Less expensive
$1499 vs $2995*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Thinner
45 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
495g vs 673g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.22 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré

Sony A9 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

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 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
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

650 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
364 vs 62 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
240 vs 28 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

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
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review 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

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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read X-Pro2 User Reviews

Amazon
Adorama
Read A9 User Reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm X-Pro2

Body Only (Black)

Body Only (Black)
Kit with 23mm f/2 lens (Graphite)

All X-Pro2 Deals

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Sony A9

Body Only

All A9 Deals

Review Excerpt

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

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.
Read our Sony A9 Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$1300
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
More dots on screen

$1049
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Sony A9

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1049
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Thinner

Compare Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
On-sensor phase detect

$3802
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$2997
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3802
35mm

Built-in GPS
Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS M5

Sony A9

Canon EOS M5

$2997
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A9 vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

Sony A9

Sony A6500

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Sony A9 II

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A9 II

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$4498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A9 II

Sony A9

Sony A9 II

$2997
35mm

Less expensive

$4498
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Compare Other Cameras?