Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV
Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
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67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Portability
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84
61 Imaging
80 Features
92 Overall
84
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
- Introduced February 2020
- Previous Model is Fujifilm X-T3
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7 IV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 33MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed October 2021
- Succeeded the Sony A7 III
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The following is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 IV, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7 IV (33MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7 IV (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizing.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm X-T4 was revealed 20 months prior to the A7 IV which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades vs the A7 IV in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony Alpha A7 IV. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery and Sony A7 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7 IV
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 IV over the Fujifilm X-T4
| A7 IV | Fujifilm X-T4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | October 2021 |  | February 2020 | Newer by 20 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 IV
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A7 IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fully articulated | Fully Articulated screen |
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Both good for selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T4 enjoys physical dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 IV has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the A7 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7 IV is 67 and 61 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7 IV.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7 IV will deliver extra detail because of its extra 7 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T4 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Sony A7 IV
focusing manually
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
no liveview
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Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Sony A7 IV
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography features
Sony A7 IV Sports photography features
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (500 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery (600 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
no liveview
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Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7 IV Travel photography highlights
good battery life (500 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (607g)
great battery (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (33 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 IV as a Landscape photography camera
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is high (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (500 shots)
has double storage slots
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (33MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
great battery (600 shots)
two card slots
no liveview
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Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging details
Sony A7 IV Vlogging details
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
more heavy than competition (607 grams)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7 IV Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A7 IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A7 IV |
| Class | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2020-02-24 | 2021-10-21 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | X-Trans CMOS 4 | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26MP | 33MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7008 x 4672 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 54 | 172 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fully articulated |
| Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dots | 3,690 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 15.0fps | 10.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 secs | 1/200 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 | 3843840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 600 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 500 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 300 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 250 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 240 Mbps, XAVC S-I, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / |
| Maximum video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (USB PD supported) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 607g (1.34 lb) | 699g (1.54 lb) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photos | 600 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Pricing at launch | $1,700 | $2,500 |