Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
Sony
90 Overall Score
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Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
Fujifilm
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
No customer feedback yet
Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
82 out of 100 high confidence 65 reviews
The Fujifilm X-T4 is widely praised for its excellent image quality, film simulations, and intuitive manual controls. Users love the in-body image stabilization (IBIS) and improved battery life, though some note overheating during extended video recording and a learning curve for those new to Fuji's control layout. Overall, it's seen as a versatile hybrid camera that excites both photographers and videographers.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Intuitive manual controls
- In-body image stabilization (IBIS)
- Great film simulations
- Improved battery life
Cons
- Overheating during long video recording
- Learning curve for Fuji controls
- Expensive new battery type
- Awkward charging port placement
- Fully articulated screen disliked by some
Image quality 12
Manual controls 10
In body stabilization 9
Video performance 8
Battery life 6
Build quality 5
Scores
Photography
Product Photography
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Video
Streaming
Travel
Vlogging
Specifications
| Sony Alpha a7 IV | Fujifilm X-T X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | CMOS | X-Trans BSI CMOS 4 |
| Size | full-frame | aps-c |
| Megapixels | 33 MP★ | 26.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100★ | 160 |
| Processor | BIONZ XR | X-Processor 4 |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 759Contrast Detection: 425 | Phase Detection: 425 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 fps | 15 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | 10 fps | 20 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/8000 | 1/32000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 120 fps | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | XAVC HS/H.265, XAVC S, XAVC S-I | H.264, H.265 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 3.7M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.66 kg | 0.53 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 520 shots | 600 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Sony Alpha a7 IV Black 2021
- Strong display (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
Fujifilm X-T X-T4 Silver 2020
- Strong battery (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong sensor (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Fujifilm X-T X-T4
Scores 91 overall, wins 4 of 10 usage categories and 6 of 33 specs.