Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 II

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony Alpha A7 II. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Sony A7 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.