Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X-T200

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Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X-T200

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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A5100 advantages over Fujifilm X-T200

Less expensive
$448 vs $799
Save money for lenses or accessories
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
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

400 vs 270 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
35 mm vs 55 mm
Thinner

Fujifilm X-T200 advantages over Sony A5100

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
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
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 10 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Higher-res screen
920k vs 230k pixels
More detail on the screen lets you judge focus and composition
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Faster shutter
1/32000 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

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
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

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
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

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Review Excerpt

Very small and comfortable form factor; Very good image quality for its class; New dual video record function; Quick autofocus and good dynamic range.
Lacks an EVF and external mode dial; No hot shoe; JPEG processing at higher ISOs not as good as some competing mid-level models.
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We haven’t finished our review of the Fujifilm X-T200, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
Read our Fujifilm X-T200 Shooter's Report

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX1000

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1000

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$413
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1000

Fujifilm X-T200

Samsung NX1000

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$413
APS-C

Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Samsung NX1000

Compared to Samsung NX1100

Sony A5100

Samsung NX1100

$348
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$450
APS-C

Higher-res screen
Hot shoe

Compare Sony A5100 vs Samsung NX1100

Fujifilm X-T200

Samsung NX1100

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Lens selection

$450
APS-C

Thinner

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Samsung NX1100

Compared to Sony A5000

Sony A5100

Sony A5000

$348
APS-C

Touchscreen
Higher effective ISO

$298
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Sony A5100 vs Sony A5000

Fujifilm X-T200

Sony A5000

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Eye-level viewfinder

$298
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony A5000

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A5100

Fujifilm X-T30

$348
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

$849
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A5100 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-T200

Fujifilm X-T30

$799
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Longer video battery life

$849
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Doesn't require an AA filter

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Nikon Z fc

Sony A5100

Nikon Z fc

$348
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$957
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Sony A5100 vs Nikon Z fc

Fujifilm X-T200

Nikon Z fc

$799
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$957
APS-C

Newer
Lacks anti-aliasing filter

Compare Fujifilm X-T200 vs Nikon Z fc

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