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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II 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
  • Announced August 2015
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 9 months later than the A7 II which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 II 
ReleasedAugust 2015November 2014Fresher by 9 months

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

 A7 II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR enjoys exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7 II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A7 II in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 II is 79 and 69 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7 II will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
75
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography factors
Sony A7 II Street photography factors
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Sony A7 II
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
61
weather proof
MP count decent (24MP)
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 117
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lb) 599 grams (1.32 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 350 photos 350 photos
Form of battery 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,299 $1,456