Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a99

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a99. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-E1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a99 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

These two camera models were both released 2012.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-E1 2012
Sony a99 2012

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-E1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a99 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-E1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a99 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 X-E1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a99 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-E1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony a99 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

Sony a99 has a 50 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-E1. 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 a99 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-E1. Sony a99 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-E1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-E1 200-6400
Sony a99 100-25600

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 X-E1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a99

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-E1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a99 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-E1 6
Sony a99 6

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a99 can shoot movies.

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.

Sony a99 weighs 812 gr (equal to 1.79 lb) which is 132% heavier than Fujifilm X-E1 and its 350 gr (or 0.77 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-E1 350 gr
0.77 lb
Sony a99 812 gr
1.79 lb

Fujifilm X-E1 vs Sony a99 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-E1 and Sony a99, 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 X-E1
Sony a99
Name Fujifilm X-E1 Sony a99
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Release Year 2012 2012
Release Date 2012-09-06 2012-09-12
MSRP 999 USD 2799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Camera Type Mirrorless SLT
Sensor
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 24 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 8
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 X-E1
Sony a99
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 19
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

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 X-E1
Sony a99
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 2.8” 3”
Screen dots 460000 1229000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.71×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Frames per second 6 fps 6 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash Yes No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1440 x 1080
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless No No
Remote Control Optional through RR-80
Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))
GPS No Yes
Built-in
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-E1
Sony a99
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 500 shots
Width 129 mm 147 mm
Height 75 mm 111 mm
Depth 38 mm 78 mm
Weight 350 gram 812 gram