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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Introduced April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 8 years prior to the A7 IV which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores versus the A7 IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 IV 

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

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedOctober 2021April 2014Newer by 91 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 IV 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 has got external 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 A7 IV has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 IV is 79 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 IV.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Sony A7 IV will give you greater detail as a result of its extra 17MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (33 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Sony A7 IV Street photography factors
75
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography information
Sony A7 IV Sports photography information
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
84
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
no liveview
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Sony A7 IV Travel photography advice
63
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
good battery power (600 per charge)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography information
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography information
69
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
83
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (33MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery power (600 CIPA)
two card slots
no liveview
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 IV as a Vlogging camera
33
provides face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2014-04-14 2021-10-21
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 33 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 7008 x 4672
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 172
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 lb) 699g (1.54 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 600 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $1,300 $2,500