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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Alpha A7 II front
Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100F
Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Introduced November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Newer Model is Sony A7 III
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony A7 II, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and the A7 II (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and A7 II (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 5 years after the A7 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V grades versus the A7 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X100V A7 II 
IntroducedFebruary 2020November 2014Newer by 64 months
Display resolution1620k1230kClearer display (+390k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Fujifilm X100V

 A7 II Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony A7 II

 Fujifilm X100V A7 II 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V has got physical measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony A7 II has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony A7 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the A7 II.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and A7 II is 79 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The pic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100V and A7 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm X100V will offer you more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X100V is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography features
Sony A7 II Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sony A7 II
74
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478 grams)
80
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography factors
Sony A7 II Sports photography factors
73
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 frames/s)
not so great battery pack (350 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography features
Sony A7 II Travel photography features
76
great battery pack (420 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
has built in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
screen is not selfie friendly
61
environment proofing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (350 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Sony A7 II
73
focusing manually
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count amazing (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
great battery pack (420 shots)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 II as a Vlogging camera
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competitors in class (478g)
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony A7 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony A7 II
 Fujifilm X100VSony Alpha A7 II
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony Alpha A7 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-02-04 2014-11-20
Body design Large Sensor Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 51200
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 117
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) -
Largest aperture f/2.0 -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 90
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2449
Other
Battery life 420 photos 350 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,399 $1,456