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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(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)
  • 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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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Overview

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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The Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 2 months later than the A7R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7R 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2014Same age
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R as a Portrait photography camera
75
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
84
focusing manually
MP count amazing (36 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
Sony A7R Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
80
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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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Sony A7R
67
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)
62
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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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography advice
Sony A7R Travel photography advice
63
weather proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
70
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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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R Landscape photography info
70
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)
78
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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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R as a Vlogging camera
33
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony 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