Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a57

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a57. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a57 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a57 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.

** 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-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a57 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a57 has a 0 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. 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 a57 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Sony a57 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

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-Pro1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a57

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a57 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a57 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 a57 weighs 618 gr (equal to 1.36 lb) which is 37% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a57 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a57, 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-Pro1	Sony a57
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Release Year	2012	2012
Release Date	2012-01-09	2012-03-13
MSRP	N/A	699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Camera Type	Mirrorless	SLT
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	4896 x 3264 pixels	4912 x 3264 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	16 MP
Image Processor	EXR Pro	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 16000
White Balance Presets	7	9
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-Pro1	Sony a57
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	15
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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1230000	921000
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT color LCD monitor	Xtra Fine TFT drive with TruBlack technology
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.)	1.04× (0.69× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Frames per second	6 fps	12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	10 meters
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)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
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-Pro1	Sony a57
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	No	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	No	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a57
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	300 shots	550 shots
Width	140 mm	132 mm
Height	82 mm	98 mm
Depth	43 mm	81 mm
Weight	450 gram	618 gram