Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R
Portability
79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
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79 Imaging
58 Features
76 Overall
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Portability
78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
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78 Imaging
74 Features
76 Overall
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
- Introduced April 2014
- Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched February 2014
- Replacement is Sony A7R II
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Below is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.
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Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the A7R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7R
| Fujifilm X-T1 | A7R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T1
| A7R | Fujifilm X-T1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R
| Fujifilm X-T1 | A7R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | April 2014 |  | February 2014 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Dial accurate focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") and a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the A7R.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R is 79 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R.
All in all, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R will show more detail utilizing its extra 20MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
focusing manually
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average in class (465g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
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weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than average in class (465g)
environment proof
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Sony A7R Landscape photography info
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
MP count amazing (36MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
comes with face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic port
lighter than average in class (465 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T1 | Sony Alpha A7R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T1 | Sony Alpha A7R |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2014-04-14 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor 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 | 35.9 x 24mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 861.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 36MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 7360 x 4912 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 25 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display technology | TFT LCD (RGBW) | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 8.00 m (ISO100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/180 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 440 gr (0.97 lbs) | 465 gr (1.03 lbs) |
| 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 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 25.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2746 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 photographs | 340 photographs |
| Battery form | 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 media | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at release | $1,300 | $1,898 |