Sony A35 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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Sony A35 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

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APS-C 365.0mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Sony A35 Review.

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the X-Pro1.

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Differences

Sony A35 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Less expensive
$700 vs $1700 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Fast startup
~0.90 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

420 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Less shutter lag
0.22 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More viewfinder magnification
0.73x vs 0.60x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Sony A35

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Thinner
42 mm vs 84 mm
Thinner
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
1230k vs 922k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Bigger JPEG buffer
18 vs 12 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Sony A35.
Read our Sony A35 Initial Test

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A55

Sony A35

Sony A55

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$734
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in GPS

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A55

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A55

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A55

Compared to Sony A33

Sony A35

Sony A33

$567
APS-C

Higher effective ISO
Longer stills battery life

$540
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony A33

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony A33

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
Thinner

$540
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A33

Compared to Samsung NX11

Sony A35

Samsung NX11

$567
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$649
APS-C

Thinner

Compare Sony A35 vs Samsung NX11

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX11

$499
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$649
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX11

Compared to Pentax K-5 IIs

Sony A35

Pentax K-5 IIs

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

Compare Sony A35 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-5 IIs

$499
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-camera panoramas

$497
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Sony A35

Sony NEX-6

$567
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Tiltable Screen

Compare Sony A35 vs Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$499
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

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