X-T1vs A7 V
Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Portrait, Wedding, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
Who should buy what
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
A7 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | A7 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.2" fully articulating 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, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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