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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R front
Portability
78
Imaging
74
Features
76
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Introduced January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T10
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 465g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Later Model is Sony A7R II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony A7R, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 2 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 matches up versus the A7R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R 
ReleasedJanuary 2017February 2014Fresher by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7R Fujifilm X-T20 
Screen resolution1230k920kCrisper screen (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Sony A7R has proportions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T20 versus Sony A7R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the A7R.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R is 83 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony A7R will produce extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
84
has manual focus
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
80
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (465g)
above average high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
62
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Travel photography with Sony A7R
76
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
70
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
weather proof
great MP (36MP)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R Landscape photography highlights
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
low battery (340 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging info
Sony A7R Vlogging info
36
touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition in class (465 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A7R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A7R
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2017-01-18 2014-02-13
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds 1/160 seconds
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 465 grams (1.03 pounds)
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 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 350 photos 340 photos
Style 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 feature With downloadable app
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $900 $1,898