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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Revealed November 2014
  • Superseded the Sony A7
  • Updated by Sony A7 III
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 II, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was manufactured 5 years later than the A7 II and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-T4 scores vs the A7 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7 II 
RevealedFebruary 2020November 2014Fresher by 65 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kCrisper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A7 II Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7 II 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got outside measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 II in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the A7 II.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7 II is 67 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7 II.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm X-T4 will render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T4 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 II Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
82
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 II as a Street photography camera
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
heavier than average in class (607g)
80
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (500 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Sony A7 II Travel photography information
75
good battery (500 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (607g)
61
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 II Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery (500 per charge)
2 card slots
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
terrible battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Sony A7 II Vlogging info
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
heavier than average in class (607 grams)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A7 II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2014-11-20
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 51200
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 15.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 350 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 One
Price at launch $1,700 $1,456