Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony a55

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a55. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-M1

Sony a55

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-M1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a55 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-M1 were released 2013 and Sony a55 was released 2010. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-M1	2013
Sony a55	2010

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-M1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a55 has a "Sony APS-C"-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-M1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a55	75 mm Sony APS-C sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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-M1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a55 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-M1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Sony a55	16 MP 16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264

Sony a55 has a 0 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-M1. 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 a55 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-M1. Sony a55 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-M1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-M1	200-6400
Sony a55	100-12800

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-M1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a55

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Sony a55 can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-M1	5,6
Sony a55	10

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony a55 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 a55 weighs 500 gr (equal to 1.1 lb) which is 52% heavier than Fujifilm X-M1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-M1	330 gr 0.73 lb
Sony a55	500 gr 1.1 lb