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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 IV front
Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced October 2021
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV, former is 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-T100 (24MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was launched 4 years earlier than the A7 IV which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the A7 IV in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A7 IV

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A7 IV Fujifilm X-T100 
AnnouncedOctober 2021May 2018Newer by 41 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kCrisper screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7 IV

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7 IV 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 enjoys outer dimensions of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A7 IV has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 and the A7 IV.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7 IV is 80 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specifications. The image below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7 IV.

To sum up, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7 IV will give you greater detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T100 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
no liveview feature
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
72
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
79
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Sports photography with Sony A7 IV
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
84
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than competition in class (448g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
80
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography features
Sony A7 IV Landscape photography features
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
better than average battery power (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
83
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (33MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery (600 per charge)
has dual storage slots
no liveview feature
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 IV as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
80
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7 IV
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A7 IV
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A7 IV
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-05-24 2021-10-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 33MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7008 x 4672
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 91 759
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 172
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p /
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (USB PD supported)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 448 gr (0.99 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 430 photos 600 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $499 $2,500