Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony A7R

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony A7R, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm X-A1 was introduced 2 months before the A7R which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A1 grades versus the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-A1 and Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery and Sony A7R Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A1 offers exterior measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony A7R has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony A7R in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 against the A7R.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A1 and A7R is 87 and 78 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over a spec sheet. The image below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-A1 and A7R.

Clearly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A1 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R will offer extra detail using its extra 20 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.