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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c 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
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7c (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was launched 7 years before the A7c which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up against the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7c 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A7c Fujifilm X-T1 
LaunchedSeptember 2020April 2014Newer by 78 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7c 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A7c.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7c is 79 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7c.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Sony A7c will render extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Portrait photography with Sony A7c
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
78
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography details
Sony A7c Street photography details
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
85
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography details
Sony A7c Sports photography details
66
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (740 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Travel photography with Sony A7c
63
environment proof
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
86
good battery power (740 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Landscape photography with Sony A7c
69
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (740 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7c as a Vlogging camera
33
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
86
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7c
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2014-04-14 2020-09-14
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II -
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 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 6400 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file 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 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
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 740 images
Battery style 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 shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,300 $1,800