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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
73 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

		

		

			
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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
83
 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
86
 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)
73
 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
85
 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)
36
 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