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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Renewed by Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7 II (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 7 months before the A7 II so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the A7 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A7 II Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedNovember 2014April 2014Fresher by 7 months
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with exterior 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) whilst the Sony A7 II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 II is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 II.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7 II will provide extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Sony A7 II
74
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
82
focusing manually
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Street photography with Sony A7 II
75
tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
66
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent MP (16MP)
low battery pack (350 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
61
weather proofing
decent MP (24MP)
terrible battery (350 per charge)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7 II Landscape photography advice
69
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (350 per charge)
80
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
terrible battery (350 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T1
Vlogging with Sony A7 II
33
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 117
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 secs -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 599 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical 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 All around score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $1,300 $1,456