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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
76
Imaging
67
Features
79
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II 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
  • Released July 2016
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T1
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced June 2015
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R
  • Later Model is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7R II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T2 was released 14 months after the A7R II making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7R II 
IntroducedJuly 2016June 2015More modern by 14 months
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T2 
Display resolution1229k1040kSharper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7R II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T2 enjoys outer 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 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7R II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7R II is 76 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7R II.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF harder and the Sony A7R II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
80
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
81
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography features
Sony A7R II Sports photography features
72
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
63
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery life (340 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
62
weather proofing
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Landscape photography features
Sony A7R II Landscape photography features
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
not so great battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging highlights
Sony A7R II Vlogging highlights
33
offers face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha A7R II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-07-07 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 399
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
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
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507g (1.12 lb) 625g (1.38 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 score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 340 pictures 290 pictures
Form 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 type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,600 $2,913