Fujifilm X-T4vs A7Cvs Sony A7R V
Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial — Sony A7R V (2022): 61 megapixels and 8-stop IBIS in a weather-sealed body — the reference resolution camera for commercial and landscape professionals.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- You want a capable hybrid camera for both stills and video shooting
- You're considering a mirrorless upgrade from a DSLR
- Note: the X-T5 offers better resolution for stills — consider it if video is secondary
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Sony A7R V (2022)
- You need the highest resolution in Sony's full-frame mirrorless lineup
- You shoot landscape, architecture, product photography, or high-end fashion professionally
- You want exceptional resolution paired with Sony's best-in-class autofocus system
Quick take: The sony a7r v has the highest resolution at 61mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-t4, sony a7r v are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | A7C (2020) | Sony A7R V (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £1,299 | £3,899 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 | 8K/25p, 4K/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | AI subject recognition AF, 693-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 10fps mechanical / 7fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) | 723g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 82.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.2" multi-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
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