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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced August 2015
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Older Model is Sony A7S
  • New Model is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 2 months earlier than the A7S II so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up vs the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7S II 

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

 A7S II Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7S II 
LaunchedAugust 2015October 2015Same generation
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR provides outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus Sony A7S II in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7S II is 79 and 68 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7S II.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR will show greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Portrait photography with Sony A7S II
75
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
68
has manual focus
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography features
Sony A7S II Street photography features
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography information
Sony A7S II Sports photography information
65
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
58
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (370 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography information
Sony A7S II Travel photography information
63
environment sealing
resolution is good (16MP)
not so great battery life (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
49
weather proofing
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Landscape photography with Sony A7S II
71
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (350 shots)
71
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
33
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7S II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2015-08-03 2015-10-12
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 627 grams (1.38 pounds)
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 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 350 shots 370 shots
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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,299 $2,767