X-T2vs A7C II
Fujifilm
X-T2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, landscape, portrait & documentary
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Landscape, Portrait & Documentary — X-T2 (2016): The X-T2 put Fujifilm on the map as a serious system — first X-T with 4K, dual SD, weather sealing, and fast AF that won over photographers worldwide.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
Who should buy what
X-T2 (2016)
- Photographers wanting the Fujifilm X-T experience at a lower price than the X-T3/4/5
- Street and documentary photographers who want physical dials and weather sealing
- Landscape photographers who want dual card slots and a high-quality EVF
- Anyone entering the Fujifilm X-mount system on a budget
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-t2 is the most affordable; only the x-t2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T2 (2016) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 507g (with battery and card) | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot) | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T2 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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