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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
83
Imaging
68
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
62
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Refreshed by Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was brought out 16 months later than the A7S II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the A7S II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7S II 
IntroducedJanuary 2017October 2015More recent by 16 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7S II Fujifilm X-T20 
Display resolution1229k920kSharper display (+309k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7S II 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7S II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 against the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7S II is 83 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7S II.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T20 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T20 will produce greater detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T20 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
80
manual focus
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
69
focusing manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
no image stabilization
78
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Sports photography details
Sony A7S II Sports photography details
75
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
58
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (370 shots)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography details
Sony A7S II Travel photography details
76
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
49
environment proof
not so great battery power (370 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Landscape photography features
Sony A7S II Landscape photography features
79
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW formats
no image stabilization
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
megapixel count low (12MP)
not so great battery power (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging details
Sony A7S II Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2015-10-12
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 measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 325 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
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 no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 383 gr (0.84 lb) 627 gr (1.38 lb)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 350 images 370 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $900 $2,767