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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 19 months later than the A7 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 
IntroducedAugust 2015January 2014More recent by 19 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A7 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the A7.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 is 79 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony A7 will render more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
75
you can focus manually
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
Sony A7 Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (474g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Sony A7 Sports photography advice
65
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography information
Sony A7 Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (474g)
environment sealing
decent megapixels (24MP)
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography factors
Sony A7 Landscape photography factors
71
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
76
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Sony A7
33
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic socket
lighter than competitors (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2014-01-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 350 photos 340 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,299 $798