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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Introduced July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 2 years after the A7R which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7R 
RevealedJuly 2016February 2014Newer by 30 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A7R Fujifilm X-T2 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7R 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 has exterior dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A7R has measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the A7R.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7R is 76 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7R.

All in all, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R will show more detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T2 will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography info
Sony A7R Portrait photography info
80
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
84
has manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography information
Sony A7R Street photography information
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no image stabilization
80
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
very good ISO range (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
environment proofing
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Sony A7R
63
weather proofing
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than others in class (465 grams)
environment proofing
great MP (36MP)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R Landscape photography features
75
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 CIPA)
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging details
Sony A7R Vlogging details
33
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
36
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
lighter than others in class (465g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-07-07 2014-02-13
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 12800 25600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 465g (1.03 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 2746
Other
Battery life 340 images 340 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Launch cost $1,600 $1,898