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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7

Portability
83
Imaging
59
Features
81
Overall
67
Fujifilm X-T10 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 381g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2015
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T20
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Overview

Here is a extensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony A7, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T10 (16MP) and A7 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T10 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T10 was revealed 17 months later than the A7 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T10 scores vs the A7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T10 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T10 A7 
AnnouncedMay 2015January 2014Fresher by 17 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T10

 A7 Fujifilm X-T10 
Screen resolution1230k920kSharper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T10 A7 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T10 features external measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 381 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T10 versus Sony A7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T10 compared to the A7.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T10 and A7 is 83 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through specs. The photograph underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T10 and A7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T10 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 will give you more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 Portrait photography highlights
75
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
77
has a tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
above average ISO range (51,000)
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than competition (474g)
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7 Sports photography highlights
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
66
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Travel photography info
Sony A7 Travel photography info
71
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
does not offer selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competition (474g)
weather sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery life (340 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Landscape photography info
Sony A7 Landscape photography info
75
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (51,000)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery life (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 Vlogging information
Sony A7 Vlogging information
34
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone jack
lighter than competition (474g)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T10Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2015-05-19 2014-01-22
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51000 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 77 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 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 sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 381 gr (0.84 lb) 474 gr (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 350 photos 340 photos
Battery format 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 shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-I) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $800 $798