Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a9

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a9. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony a9

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a9 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Sony a9 was released 2017. That is a 1 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-Pro2	2016
Sony a9	2017

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a9 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-Pro2	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a9	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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a9 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro2	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000
Sony a9	24 MP 24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000

ISO range

Sony a9 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro2. Sony a9 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2	200-12800
Sony a9	100-51200

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-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a9

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro2 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a9 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2	8
Sony a9	20

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a9 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 a9 weighs 673 gr (equal to 1.48 lb) which is 36% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro2 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro2	495 gr 1.09 lb
Sony a9	673 gr 1.48 lb