Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a77

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a77. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a77 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-T100 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a77 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-T100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a77 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony a77 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T100. Sony a77 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-T100 has 200 to 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-T100
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a77

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a77 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-T100 and Sony a77 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 a77 weighs 732 gr (equal to 1.61 lb) which is 63% heavier than Fujifilm X-T100 and its 448 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a77 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a77, 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-T100	Sony a77
Name	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Release Year	2018	2011
Release Date	2018-05-24	2011-08-24
MSRP	599 USD	1399 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Camera Type	Mirrorless	SLT
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
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	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 16000
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-T100	Sony a77
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	91	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	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-T100	Sony a77
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	1.1× (0.73× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Frames per second	6 fps	12 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	5 meters	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 H.264 AVCHD
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	No	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)	Yes Eye-Fi Connected
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	Yes Built-in
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a77
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery	Rechargeable NP-FM500H battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	430 shots	470 shots
Width	121 mm	143 mm
Height	83 mm	104 mm
Depth	47 mm	81 mm
Weight	448 gram	732 gram