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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
61
Features
76
Overall
67

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand 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
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 4 years later than the A7S II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A7S II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7S II 
ReleasedFebruary 2020October 2015Fresher by 54 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1229kCrisper display (+391k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A7S II Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7S II 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 offers outer dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S II has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S 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 utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 vs the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7S II is 67 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The graphic underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7S II.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Fujifilm X-T4 will result in extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography information
Sony A7S II Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
68
focusing manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Sony A7S II
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
more heavy than average in class (607g)
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Sports photography camera
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (500 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
58
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Sony A7S II
75
good battery power (500 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average in class (607g)
49
weather sealing
bad battery power (370 per charge)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Sony A7S II Landscape photography info
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (500 per charge)
two card slots
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
bad battery power (370 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging features
Sony A7S II Vlogging features
75
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (607 grams)
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A7S II
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-24 2015-10-12
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
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 102400
Highest boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 169
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 15.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
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 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 grams (1.34 lb) 627 grams (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 All around rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 500 images 370 images
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 shooting 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 Two Single
Cost at launch $1,700 $2,767