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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Built-in flash: Yes
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 383 g (0.84 lb / 13.51 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
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SENSOR Sensor size: Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm)
IMAGE ISO: Auto, ISO 100-51200 (expands to 50-204800)
IMAGE Boosted ISO (minimum): 50
IMAGE Boosted ISO (maximum): 204800
IMAGE White balance presets: 10
IMAGE Image stabilization: Sensor-shift
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Maximum shutter speed: 1/8000 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 20.0 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Screen dots: 1,440,000
OPTICS & FOCUS Number of focus points: 693
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 650
Summary
The Sony Alpha a9 is produced with bigger sensor than the Fujifilm X-T20: Full frame (35.6 x 23.8 mm) versus APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm). This is the most significant specification of this model as large sensor allows you to take photos of the higher quality. The Sony Alpha a9 has a wider ISO range of 100-51200 than 200-12800 ISO range of the Fujifilm X-T20. Such ISO range allow you to take good quality photos in more difficult situations. The Sony Alpha a9 has more number of white balance presets - 10. It gives you more control over colour. The Sony Alpha a9 has image stabilization which will allow the photographer to take clearer photos indoors without using a tripod. The Sony Alpha a9 offers more focus points than the Fujifilm X-T20: 693 vs 325. More focus points means less risk of losing focus lock when tracking a moving object.
The Sony Alpha a9 screen is better as it offers more screen dots 1,440,000 in compare to 920,000 dots of the Fujifilm X-T20 screen. The higher dot count screen is better for reviewing pictures on your camera.
The Fujifilm X-T20 is produced with built-in flash. The Sony Alpha a9 battery life is better in compare to the Fujifilm X-T20 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to make 650 shots with the Alpha a9 and only 350 with the X-T20. The Fujifilm X-T20 weighs 383g which is 290g lighter than the weight of the Sony Alpha a9. The Fujifilm X-T20 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. Recording GPS data can be convenient if the camera owner is a traveller, to be able to check the photo metadata and find out exactly where a picture was taken.
Taking into account the above-mentioned differences the Sony Alpha a9 is the best buy. Get the lowest price on Amazon