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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released June 2015
  • Old Model is Sony A7R
  • Replacement is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was introduced 4 years after the A7R II which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7R II 
ReleasedFebruary 2020June 2015More modern by 58 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1229kCrisper display (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7R II 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 features exterior dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7R II in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading technical specs. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R II.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Sony A7R II will deliver extra detail using its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography highlights
Sony A7R II Street photography highlights
74
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than competition (607g)
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Sony A7R II Sports photography info
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery power (500 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Sony A7R II
75
good battery power (500 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than competition (607g)
62
weather sealing
fantastic megapixels (42MP)
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Sony A7R II Landscape photography info
85
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery power (500 shots)
2 card slots
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
bad battery life (290 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7R II as a Vlogging camera
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competition (607g)
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A7R II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2015-06-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lb) 625 gr (1.38 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 500 photographs 290 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two 1
Retail pricing $1,700 $2,913