Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
- Revealed January 2017
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Revealed January 2014
- New Model is Sony A7 II
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On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.
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Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the A7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7
| Fujifilm X-T20 | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | January 2014 | More modern by 37 months |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T20
| A7 | Fujifilm X-T20 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 1230k |  | 920k | Crisper display (+310k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7
| Fujifilm X-T20 | A7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Very exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display dimensions |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 features outer dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the A7.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7 is 83 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through specs. The picture below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T20 includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T20 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T20 | Sony Alpha A7 |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Revealed | 2017-01-18 | 2014-01-22 |
| 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 measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
| Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 855.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
| Lowest native ISO | 200 | 50 |
| RAW files | ||
| Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 325 | 117 |
| Cross focus points | - | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 1,230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | 2,359 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | 0.71x |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 5.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 5.00 m (ISO 100) | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | 1/180 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 383 grams (0.84 lb) | 474 grams (1.04 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 90 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 24.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.2 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 2248 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 images | 340 images |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $900 | $798 |