Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II
Portability
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
67 Imaging
71 Features
92 Overall
79
Portability
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
62 Imaging
75 Features
93 Overall
82
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise 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
- Announced February 2020
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
- Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
- Released October 2019
- Older Model is Sony A9
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Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A9 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 5 months later than the A9 II so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A9 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T4 & Sony Alpha A9 Mark II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-T4 Gallery & Sony A9 II Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Sharper display (+180k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T4
| A9 II | Fujifilm X-T4 |
|---|
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A9 II
| Fujifilm X-T4 | A9 II | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2020 |  | October 2019 | Similar age |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focusing | ||
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent display measurements |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T4 comes with physical dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") having a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony A9 II has dimensions of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm X-T4 versus Sony A9 II in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the A9 II.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A9 II is 67 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A9 II.
Clearly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 due to its tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T4 will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively.
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch focus
weather proof
heavier than competition in class (607g)
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
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Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography info
Sony A9 II Sports photography info
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (690 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography advice
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good battery life (500 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
great battery life (690 per charge)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
has focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Landscape photography camera
has manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
good battery life (500 per charge)
has double storage slots
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
great battery life (690 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging factors
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display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic port
heavier than competition in class (607g)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A9 II Specifications
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model | Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony Alpha A9 Mark II |
| Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Announced | 2020-02-24 | 2019-10-03 |
| 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 | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 51200 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 160 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 80 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 425 | 693 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 54 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | 3,686 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Fastest silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | 1/32000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 15.0fps | 20.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 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 | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 607g (1.34 pounds) | 678g (1.49 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") | 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 500 pictures | 690 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Launch pricing | $1,700 | $4,498 |