Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Announced January 2014
- Newer Model is Sony A7 II
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Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T1 was unveiled 3 months later than the A7 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores against the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7
| Fujifilm X-T1 | A7 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T1
| A7 | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Clearer display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7
| Fujifilm X-T1 | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2014 |  | January 2014 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got external measurements 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 A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the A7.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 is 79 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7.
As you can see, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 will offer greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Sony Alpha A7 |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-04-14 | 2014-01-22 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 117 |
| Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 1,230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD (RGBW) | Xtra Fine LCD |
| 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 | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| 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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 lb) | 474 grams (1.04 lb) |
| Physical 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 Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2248 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 pictures | 340 pictures |
| Style of battery | 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 recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at release | $1,300 | $798 |