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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Overview

Following is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Sony A7, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was unveiled 4 years after the A7 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 scores versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7 
IntroducedMay 2018January 2014More modern by 53 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A7 Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen resolution1230k1040kCrisper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 has got outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") having a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A7 has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 compared to the A7.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7 is 80 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7.

As you can tell, the two cameras enjoy the same exact megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Sony A7
81
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography advice
Sony A7 Street photography advice
72
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
features touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448 grams)
79
screen tilts
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (474 grams)
very good high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Sony A7
72
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (430 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
66
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Sony A7
74
better than average battery (430 shots)
has bluetooth
features touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24MP)
built-in flash
heavier than competitors (448g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
69
lighter than average in class (474g)
weather sealing
good resolution (24 megapixels)
not so great battery power (340 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (430 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
76
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging factors
Sony A7 Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competitors (448 grams)
36
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has microphone port
lighter than average in class (474g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A7
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2014-01-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 50
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - 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 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448g (0.99 lb) 474g (1.04 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 430 images 340 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $499 $798