Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony A7S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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T20 & Sony Alpha A7S II. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T20 Gallery & Sony A7S II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-T20 | A7S II | |||
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Introduced | January 2017 | ![]() | October 2015 | More 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 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+309k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7S II
Fujifilm X-T20 | A7S II | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7S II Specifications
Fujifilm X-T20 | Sony Alpha A7S II | |
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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 |