Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1
Portability
67 Imaging
70 Features
92 Overall
78
67 Imaging
70 Features
92 Overall
78
Portability
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
61 Imaging
81 Features
93 Overall
85
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a1 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
(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)
(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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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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 type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Sharper screen (+180k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T4
| a1 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | January 2021 |  | February 2020 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a1
| Fujifilm X-T4 | a1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 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.
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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-T4 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony a1 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
excellent MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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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Fujifilm X-T4 as a Street photography camera
Sony a1 as a Street photography camera
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)
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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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
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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Fujifilm X-T4 Travel photography features
Sony a1 Travel photography features
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)
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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Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography info
Sony a1 Landscape photography info
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
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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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)
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
| Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony 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 |