Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a580

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a580. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a580 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T1 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a580 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a580 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-T1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a580 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a580 has a 0 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1. 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 a580 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1. Sony a580 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-T1 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-T1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a580

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a580 can shoot up to 5 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-T1 and Sony a580 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 a580 weighs 599 gr (equal to 1.32 lb) which is 36% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a580 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a580, 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-T1	Sony a580
Name	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Release Year	2014	2010
Release Date	2014-01-28	2010-08-24
MSRP	1299 USD	799 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
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 Processor II	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 12800
White Balance Presets	8	6
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-T1	Sony a580
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point 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-T1	Sony a580
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921600
Touch screen	No	No
Screen type	TFT LCD (RGBW)	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.)	0.8× (0.53× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Frames per second	8 fps	5 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	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	No	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
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	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Optional through Yes RR-90	Yes (Optional)
GPS	Yes Optional via Smartphone	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T1	Sony a580
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126	Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	1050 shots
Width	129 mm	137 mm
Height	90 mm	104 mm
Depth	47 mm	84 mm
Weight	440 gram	599 gram