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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Launched August 2015
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 7 years earlier than the A7 IV which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores vs the A7 IV when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 IV 

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedOctober 2021August 2015Newer by 75 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR comes with exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR against the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 IV is 79 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 IV.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 IV will render greater detail using its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

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

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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV 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 IV
75
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
does not have liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
79
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Sony A7 IV Sports photography features
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery life (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have liveview
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography information
Sony A7 IV Travel photography information
63
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
low battery power (350 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
80
good battery life (600 CIPA)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
amazing MP (33MP)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography advice
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery power (350 CIPA)
84
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing MP (33 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (600 per charge)
2 card slots
does not have liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Sony A7 IV Vlogging details
33
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
80
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 33MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 172
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
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 sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 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 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 600 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Two
Price at release $1,299 $2,500