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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
81
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Launched July 2019
  • Replaced the Sony A7R III
  • Renewed by Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R IV, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was introduced 3 years before the A7R IV and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-T20 grades versus the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7R IV

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R IV 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7R IV Fujifilm X-T20 
LaunchedJuly 2019January 2017Fresher by 30 months
Display resolution1440k920kCrisper display (+520k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R IV

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R IV 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys outside measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") along with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R IV in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 versus the A7R IV.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R IV is 83 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R IV.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T20 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R IV will provide extra detail using its extra 37MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T20 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW files
88
manual focus
amazing resolution (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lack of image stabilization
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography features
Sony A7R IV Sports photography features
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
76
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
74
good battery pack (670 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
amazing resolution (61MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T20
Landscape photography with Sony A7R IV
79
has manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing resolution (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery pack (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R IV as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2019-07-16
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 9504 x 6336
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 325 567
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 665 grams (1.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 350 images 670 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Single Two
Cost at release $900 $3,498