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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched April 2014
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
  • Later Model is Sony A7R V
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 6 years earlier than the A7R IV and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T1 scores vs the A7R IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedJuly 2019April 2014More recent by 63 months
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7R IV 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 offers outer dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the A7R IV.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R IV is 79 and 62 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading through specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7R IV.

To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R IV will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 45MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography details
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography details
74
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
88
you can focus manually
MP count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Sports photography camera
66
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery life (670 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
63
environment proof
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
74
great battery life (670 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count great (61 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (61MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
great battery life (670 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging information
Sony A7R IV Vlogging information
33
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2014-04-14 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 61MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 567
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash modes 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 Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 lb) 665 gr (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 670 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $1,300 $3,498