Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a390

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a390. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T200 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a390 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T200 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a390 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T200 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a390 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-T200 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a390 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T200 has a 71 % larger resolution than Sony a390. 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

Fujifilm X-T200 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a390. Fujifilm X-T200 has an ISO range that stretches from 200 to 12800 while Sony a390 has 100 to 3200.

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-T200
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a390

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T200 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a390 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-T200. Unfortunately Sony a390 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

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 a390 weighs 549 gr (equal to 1.21 lb) which is 48% heavier than Fujifilm X-T200 and its 370 gr (or 0.82 lb).

Fujifilm X-T200 vs Sony a390 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T200 and Sony a390, 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-T200	Sony a390
Name	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Release Year	2020	2010
Release Date	2020-01-23	2010-06-09
MSRP	699 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CCD
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	14 MP
Image Processor		Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 3200
White Balance Presets	0	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-T200	Sony a390
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	425	9
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-T200	Sony a390
Articulated LCD	Fully articulated	Tilting
Screen size	3.5”	2.7”
Screen dots	2780000	230400
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	N/A
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	95%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.74× (0.49× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Frames per second	8 fps	2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	4 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	7 meters	10 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	No	Yes
Time-lapse	No	No
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone)	Yes (Optional)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T200	Sony a390
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & carger	Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	270 shots	230 shots
Width	121 mm	128 mm
Height	84 mm	97 mm
Depth	55 mm	86 mm
Weight	370 gram	549 gram