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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha a6100 front
Portability
81
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T3
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A6100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 396g - 120 x 67 x 59mm
  • Announced August 2019
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6100, both Advanced Mirrorless cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and the A6100 (24MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (APS-C).

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T4 was brought out 6 months later than the A6100 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T4 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A6100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up versus the A6100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T4 A6100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6100 over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A6100 Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6100

 Fujifilm X-T4 A6100 
AnnouncedFebruary 2020August 2019Same generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you should 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") and a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Sony A6100 has dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 compared to the A6100.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A6100 is 67 and 81 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A6100.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm X-T4 to show extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography info
Sony A6100 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T4
Street photography with Sony A6100
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
above average high ISO (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Sports photography factors
Sony A6100 Sports photography factors
85
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery life (500 shots)
supports phase detect autofocus
75
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6100 as a Travel photography camera
75
great battery life (500 shots)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent megapixels (26MP)
selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (607 grams)
86
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (24MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Landscape photography details
Sony A6100 Landscape photography details
85
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent megapixels (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (500 CIPA)
2 card slots
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A6100 as a Vlogging camera
75
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic support
heavier than competition in class (607g)
79
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
includes face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A6100
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha a6100
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha a6100
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless, hi-speed
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
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 607 gr (1.34 pounds) 396 gr (0.87 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 120 x 67 x 59mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.3")
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 shots 420 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Two Single
Pricing at release $1,700 $748