Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 IR & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 IR Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.