Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Sony a1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Sony a1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a1 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro is a DSLR camera while Sony a1 is a Mirrorless camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has a 6 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a1 has 50 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a1 has a 311 % larger resolution than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a1 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro. Sony a1 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro has 100 to 3200.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro can shoot up to 3 pictures per seconds and Sony a1 can shoot up to 30 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

It is only one of these two cameras that support recording movies and movie clips and that is Sony a1. Sadly, the Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro does not support this.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro weighs 920 gr (equal to 2.03 lb) which is 25% heavier than Sony a1 and its 737 gr (or 1.62 lb).

Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro vs Sony a1 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro and Sony a1, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Name	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Release Year	2007	2021
Release Date	2007-07-13	2021-01-26
MSRP	N/A	6499 USD
Buy it today
Camera Type	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Camera Type	DSLR	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CCD	Stacked CMOS
Resolution	4256 x 2848 pixels	8640 x 5760 pixels
Megapixels	6 MP	50 MP
Image Processor		Dual Bionz XR
Image	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
ISO Range	100 - 3200	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	7	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	759
Lens Mount	Nikon F See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Articulated LCD	N/A	Tilting
Screen size	2.5”	3”
Screen dots	230000	1440000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	N/A	TFT LCD
Live view	No	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Optical (pentaprism)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	95%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.94× (0.63× 35mm equiv.)	0.9×
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	9437184
Photography features	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Frames per second	3 fps	30 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	12 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes		Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/2 EV, 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Video recording	No	Yes
Video format	N/A	H.264 H.265 XF-AVC XAVC-S XAVC-HS
Video resolution	N/A	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 7680 x 4320
Built-in Microphone	No	Yes
Built-in Speakers	No	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Memory Card	Compact Flash	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
HDMI Output	No	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-In 802.11ac (Dual Band)
Remote Control	Yes (Optional)	Yes (via Bluetooth or tethered PC)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm FinePix IS Pro	Sony a1
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion Battery	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	N/A	530 shots
Width	147 mm	129 mm
Height	113 mm	97 mm
Depth	74 mm	81 mm
Weight	920 gram	737 gram