Yes, the inevitable is happening. People start to compare the brand new Sony A9 with the Fujifilm X-T2 and X-Pro2.
Now, I will say it once for all, so you can avoid to say it in the comments: “These comparisons are all unfair“. :-)
Ok… with that said, here is todays roundup, entirely focused on comparisons (and thoughts) between Sony and Fuji.
Sony Shooter Reviews Fujifilm X-T2
Let’s start with a Fujifilm X-T2 from a Sony APS-C shooter perspective (video above). The reviewer loves the X-T2 a lot. The colors, ACROS, the controls, the better lenses… there seems to be a lot to love on the X-T2 over Sony’s APS-C System.
DPreview’s lab test shows that the IQ of the APS-C Fujifilm X-Pro2 can easily keep up with the IQ of the much more expensive FF Sony A9. Actually, X-Pro2 images look noticeably sharper, have way less false colors… overall, IQ on the X-Pro2 seems to be better than on the Sony A9.
However, you buy the Sony A9 for its speed and the black-out less EVF, and I guess A9 owners are ok with sacrificing a bit of IQ for that. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 can’t for sure keep up with the AF-tracking capabilities of the Sony A9 (and also not with the tracking capability of the Fujifilm X-T2).
Check out more at the dedicated Sony A9 Vs. Fuji X-Pro2 lab test IQ Comparison thread at dpreview
Fuji X-T2 Electronic Shutter for Sports. As good as Sony A9?
dsphotoblog tested the Fujifilm X-T2 for sports using the electronic shutter. The point of the video is to show that the X-T2 electronic shutter is also really good and give you a EVF-lag-less experience. So he concludes that:
A9 is overpriced
A9 mechanical shutter very slow (5fps) whereas the X-T2 shoots at 11fps
Fujifilm X-T2 better value for money
with booster grip, also the X-T2 electronic shutter shows no EVF lag
Fujifilm just released the new firmware updates for Fujifilm X-T2, Fujifilm X-Pro2, Fujiiflm GFX 50s, Fujifilm X-T20, Fujifilm X100F and Fujifilm X-T1.
For the full details, check out the download links below (WiFi Tethered Shooting, GFX faster AF and more!)
More adapters wil follow, also for Full Frame Tilt Shift lenses, since their image circe is big enough to cover the entire GFX sensor. There are also many other FF lenses, that also have just very little vignetting.
& More
Fujifilm GFX and Phase One IQ1-100 Owner shares his thoughts (and images) at ironcreekphotographyblog
A wedding in Peru with GFX and X-Pro2 at the Spanish site natan (translation). Natan is also a GFX facebook member and said here:
Hi, guys, here you can see one wedding shot with a combo of GFX & Xpro2
You can appreciate the GFX files by the DOF and quality of color rendering, and for the ISO, especially the last ones at Aguascalientes shot at 8000 ISO, the two last one in train station at 12800 ISO.
My style is photojournalistic, but I enjoyed using this camera in many moments, specially good when you have the couple in a controlled space ( getting ready moments, Ceremony, dance, or for the portraits ( outdoors or not )
Yes, I will use this camera in all my weddings this year.
