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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 front
Portability
65
Imaging
74
Features
93
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost 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
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T3
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A9
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 673g - 127 x 96 x 63mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Later Model is Sony A9 II
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A9, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the A9 (24MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A9 (Full frame) possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was announced 2 years after the A9 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A9 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T4 A9 
RevealedFebruary 2020April 2017Newer by 35 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kClearer screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A9 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A9 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A9

 Fujifilm X-T4 A9 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got outer measurements of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A9 has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") with a weight of 673 grams (1.48 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A9 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 and the A9.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A9 is 67 and 65 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A9.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-T4 will produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A9 as a Portrait photography camera
82
you can focus manually
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
84
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Sony A9
74
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography details
Sony A9 Sports photography details
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Travel photography with Sony A9
75
better than average battery pack (500 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
great megapixels (26MP)
screen is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
74
better than average battery (650 CIPA)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
decent MP (24MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Landscape photography with Sony A9
85
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
great megapixels (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
supports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
better than average battery (650 shots)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging info
Sony A9 Vlogging info
75
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone support
more heavy than others in class (607g)
37
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A9
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A9
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A9
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2017-04-19
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
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 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 15.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 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 -
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 607 gr (1.34 lbs) 673 gr (1.48 lbs)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 63mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 92
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 3517
Other
Battery life 500 photos 650 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots Two Two
Launch price $1,700 $4,498