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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Replaced the Sony A7R
  • Renewed by Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was introduced 14 months prior to the A7R II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7R II 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedJune 2015April 2014More modern by 14 months
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7R II 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 comes with 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) whilst the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R II is 79 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through specifications. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R II.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 with its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R II will provide more detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
75
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
81
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography features
Sony A7R II Sports photography features
67
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
63
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
62
weather proof
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (290 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
70
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Sony A7R II Vlogging factors
33
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 6400 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 399
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 440g (0.97 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
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 Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 350 shots 290 shots
Battery format 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 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
Price at release $1,300 $2,913