Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7

Let's look more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was revealed 2 years after the A7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the A7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-T2 & Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery & Sony A7 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 provides outer dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 against the A7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7 is 76 and 78 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras provide the same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.