Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S II

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7S II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was brought out 9 months later than the A7S II and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T2 scores versus the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T2 Gallery and Sony A7S II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 features outside dimensions of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7S II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 compared to the A7S II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7S II is 76 and 68 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through technical specs. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7S II.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T2 will give greater detail having its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.