X-A7vs A7R IV
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
A7R IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the a7r iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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