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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(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
Sony A7
(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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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Overview

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.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T20 was unveiled 3 years after the A7 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

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 
RevealedJanuary 2017January 2014More modern by 37 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7 Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 Portrait photography advice
80
you can focus manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
82
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
79
screen tilts up and down
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition (474 grams)
good high ISO (25,600)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Sports photography with Sony A7
75
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
comes with phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
66
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
MP count decent (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Sony A7
76
provides touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competition (474 grams)
weather proof
MP count decent (24MP)
bad battery power (340 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Sony A7
79
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
bad battery power (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging features
Sony A7 Vlogging features
36
touchscreen capability
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
36
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
lighter than competition (474 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony 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