Clicky

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase 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
  • Announced February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Renewed by Sony A7S II
Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 5 years after the A7S which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A7S in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7S 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020April 2014More modern by 72 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1230kCrisper screen (+390k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A7S Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7S 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen size

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got external measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A7S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7S is 67 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T4 will show greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Sony A7S
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography details
Sony A7S Street photography details
74
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment sealing
more heavy than competitors (607 grams)
76
screen tilts up and down
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than average (489 grams)
great ISO range (409,600)
lack of image stabilization
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
85
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
52
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
great sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
slow frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Sony A7S Travel photography features
75
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than competitors (607 grams)
58
lighter than average (489 grams)
environment proofing
bad battery (360 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 shots)
2 card slots
66
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
great sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (409,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
bad battery (360 per charge)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T4
Vlogging with Sony A7S
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone support
more heavy than competitors (607 grams)
34
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
lighter than average (489 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-24 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 409600
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 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 3840 x 2160, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 489 grams (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 87
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 500 pictures 360 pictures
Type of battery 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
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $1,700 $1,998