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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 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
  • Launched August 2015
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Launched January 2019
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was announced 4 years before the A6400 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T1 IR being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up against the A6400 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6400 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A6400 Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
LaunchedJanuary 2019August 2015More recent by 42 months
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A6400 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A6400 has sizing of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6400 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR compared to the A6400.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6400 is 79 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A6400.

As you can see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony A6400 to give you more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW files
81
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography advice
Sony A6400 Street photography advice
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
81
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch focus
environment proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography advice
Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
76
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Travel photography with Sony A6400
63
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Landscape photography camera
71
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1 IR
Vlogging with Sony A6400
33
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external microphone jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha a6400
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha a6400
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-08-03 2019-01-15
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 403 gr (0.89 lbs)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 83
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 410 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,299 $898