Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II
Portability
76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
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76 Imaging
67 Features
79 Overall
71
Portability
69 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76
69 Imaging
71 Features
84 Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
- Announced July 2016
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
- Launched November 2014
- Replaced the Sony A7
- Later Model is Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Overview
In this article, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.
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Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A7 II
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2016 |  | November 2014 | Fresher by 20 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.2" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-T2
| A7 II | Fujifilm X-T2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1230k |  | 1040k | Sharper screen (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 II
| Fujifilm X-T2 | A7 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T2 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the A7 II.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7 II is 76 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7 II.
As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 uses the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 provides an edge in sensor innovation.
Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 II Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
you can focus manually
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
no image stabilization
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
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Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Sports photography camera
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 shots)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
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Sony A7 II Travel photography features
environment proofing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (340 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
environment proof
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 II Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (340 per charge)
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
terrible battery pack (350 shots)
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Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging features
Sony A7 II Vlogging features
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external microphone support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha A7 II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T2 | Sony Alpha A7 II |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2016-07-07 | 2014-11-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | X-Processor Pro2 | Bionz X |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | 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 | 24 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 325 | 117 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dots | 2,359k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.77x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 14.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander | no built-in flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 507 gr (1.12 lb) | 599 gr (1.32 lb) |
| Dimensions | 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") | 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.9 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.6 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2449 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photographs | 350 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage type | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | 1 |
| Launch cost | $1,600 | $1,456 |