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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed August 2015
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Revealed September 2020
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was released 6 years before the A7c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades against the A7c for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7c 
Display resolution1040k922kCrisper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A7c Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
RevealedSeptember 2020August 2015Newer by 62 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7c 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR offers outside measurements 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 A7c has dimensions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7c in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR versus the A7c.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7c is 79 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7c.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Sony A7c will render extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography factors
Sony A7c Portrait photography factors
75
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
75
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Sports photography with Sony A7c
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
Sony A7c Travel photography highlights
63
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
86
great battery pack (740 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7c as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging advice
Sony A7c Vlogging advice
33
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
86
selfie friendly screen
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7c
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-08-03 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 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
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 509 gr (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 images 740 images
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 recording
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $1,299 $1,800