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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Released January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was unveiled 11 months prior to the a1 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T4 grades versus the a1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T4 a1 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k1440kSharper screen (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 a1 Fujifilm X-T4 
ReleasedJanuary 2021February 2020Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T4 a1 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 has got external 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) whilst the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the a1.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and a1 is 67 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T4 and a1.

As you have seen, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T4 using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field trickier and the Sony a1 will show more detail having an extra 24MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T4 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
89
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
MP count amazing (50MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
74
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proof
heavier than competitors in class (607 grams)
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography advice
Sony a1 Sports photography advice
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
91
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery power (530 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
75
better than average battery life (500 CIPA)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (607g)
74
good battery power (530 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
has double storage slots
88
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (50 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
good battery power (530 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
75
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic port
heavier than competitors in class (607 grams)
37
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pixels)
does have external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha a1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2020-02-24 2021-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 133
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 1,440k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 9,437k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.9x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 15.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/400 seconds
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 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607g (1.34 pounds) 737g (1.62 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots 530 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Cost at launch $1,700 $6,498