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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced August 2015
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Launched April 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was unveiled 17 months after the A7S making the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR scores versus the A7S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7S 
LaunchedAugust 2015April 2014Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A7S Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Display resolution1230k1040kCrisper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7S 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7S is 79 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7S.

To sum up, both the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will produce more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T1 IR should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
75
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
68
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Street photography with Sony A7S
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (489g)
great ISO range (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Sony A7S
65
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Sony A7S
63
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
58
lighter than average in class (489g)
environment proof
bad battery (360 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
71
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
66
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging information
Sony A7S Vlogging information
33
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
34
has face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than average in class (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7S
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7S
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2015-08-03 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 409600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
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) 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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 lbs) 489 gr (1.08 lbs)
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 All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 350 photos 360 photos
Battery style 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 type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $1,299 $1,998