Sony A7 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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Sony A7 vs Fujifilm X-T20

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

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Succeeded by the Sony A7 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T30
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Differences

Sony A7 advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.97 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
More viewfinder magnification
0.71x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bigger JPEG buffer
50 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Sony A7

Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Fast startup
~1.40 vs 2.1 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Newer
8 years vs 11 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.07 vs 0.23 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 5.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Incredibly small body for a fully-featured, full-frame camera; Very high resolution; Hybrid autofocus is reasonably fast and confident; Significantly better burst-shooting performance than A7R; Excellent image quality even at very high sensitivities; Faster x-sync than A7R; Accepts existing Alpha-mount and E-mount lenses, and can optionally crop to APS-C image circle.
Grass-is-greener syndrome when compared to its higher-res sibling; Moderate performance; Loud shutter (but electronic first-curtain helps); Mediocre battery life when using electronic viewfinder; Weak low-light autofocus considering its price; Limited selection of native Sony FE lenses.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R

Sony A7

Sony A7R

$748
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

$1399
35mm

Higher effective ISO
More pixels

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7R

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A7R

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1399
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R

Compared to Sony A7 II

Sony A7

Sony A7 II

$748
35mm

Less expensive

$1148
35mm

In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A7 II

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A7 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Shoot 4K video

$1148
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A7

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$748
35mm

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Shoot 4K video
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A7 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm X-T20

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Sony A6300

Sony A7

Sony A6300

$748
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$748
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7 vs Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A7

Fujifilm X-T100

$748
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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