Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV
Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Portability
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
62 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
- Released February 2020
- Older Model is Fujifilm X-T3
- Renewed by Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 61MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
- Introduced July 2019
- Earlier Model is Sony A7R III
- Updated by Sony A7R V
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On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7R IV, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) posses totally different sensor measurements.
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Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up against the A7R IV with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7R IV
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | July 2019 | More recent by 8 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Sharper display (+180k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R IV over the Fujifilm X-T4
| A7R IV | Fujifilm X-T4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R IV
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A7R IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very accurate focusing | ||
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display measurements |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 features exterior measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R IV has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7R IV in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the A7R IV.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R IV is 67 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R IV.
As you have seen, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony A7R IV will result in extra detail as a result of its extra 35MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7R IV Portrait photography highlights
has manual focus
excellent resolution (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
supports RAW files
manual focus
great megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography advice
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screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
heavier than others in class (607 grams)
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography information
Sony A7R IV Sports photography information
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (670 CIPA)
comes with phase detect autofocus
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Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
great battery pack (500 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
excellent resolution (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (607g)
great battery pack (670 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
great megapixels (61MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography information
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography information
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (500 shots)
has double storage slots
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (61MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (32,000)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (670 shots)
has double storage slots
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screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
heavier than others in class (607g)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A7R IV | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A7R IV |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Released | 2020-02-24 | 2019-07-16 |
| Body design | 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 | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 852.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixel | 61 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 9504 x 6336 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 102800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Lowest enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 425 | 567 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash options | no built-in flash | Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync. |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/250 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 607 grams (1.34 pounds) | 665 grams (1.47 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 99 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.8 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3344 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 photographs | 670 photographs |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | Dual | Dual |
| Retail price | $1,700 | $3,498 |
