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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Comparison

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Fujifilm X-T10

16 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing X-T10 and A7R II, two Mirrorless cameras from Fujifilm and Sony. Fujifilm X-T10 is a Entry-Level Mirrorless class camera and Sony Alpha A7R II is a Pro Mirrorless class camera.

Fujifilm X-T10 was introduced to market in May 2015 and Sony A7R II was launched in June 2015. There is only 1 months difference between X-T10 and A7R II so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-T10 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-05-19
  • 16MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS II Sensor
  • ISO 100 - 51000
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2360k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 8.0fps continuous shooting
  • Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 381g. 118 x 83 x 41 mm

Sony A7R II Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2015-06-10
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 25600 ( expands to 50 - 102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • 2359k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 5.0fps continuous shooting
  • 4K (UHD) - 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 625g. 127 x 96 x 60 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha 7R Compare

Fujifilm X-T10 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T20. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T10
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony Alpha A7R II

Sony A7R II was replaced by Sony Alpha A7R III. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Sony Alpha A7R III vs Sony Alpha A7R II
Sony Alpha A7R III vs Fujifilm X-T10

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.


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Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T10 over Sony Alpha A7R II
Built-in Flash
Yes vs No Useful in low-light
Max ISO
51.000 vs 25.600 99% higher Max ISO
Continuous Shooting
8.0fps vs 5.0fps 3 fps faster
Battery Life
350 shots vs 290 shots 60 more frames with a single charge
Weight
381 g vs 625 g 244 g lighter
Timelapse Recording
Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Sensor Pixel Area
23.04µm2 vs 20.33µm2 13% larger pixel area
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Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7R II over Fujifilm X-T10
In-built Image Stabilization
Sensor-shift vs None Sharper images at longer focal lengths and slow shutter speeds
Viewfinder Magnification
0.78x vs 0.62x Larger Viewfinder
Max Sensor Resolution
42 MP vs 16 MP 162% more pixels
Number of Focus Points
399 vs 77 322 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution
1.229k dots vs 920k dots 33% higher resolution screen
Max Mech. Shutter
1/8000s vs 1/4000s faster mechanical shutter
Headphone Port
Yes vs No better video control
Environmental Sealing
Yes vs No shoot at tough conditions
Max Video Resolution
3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080 Higher Resolution Video
NFC Connection
Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Webcam Function
Yes vs No Use your camera as a Webcam
Eye Tracking Focus
Yes vs No Autofocus system locks on the eye and tracks the subject
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Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony Alpha A7R II
Wireless Connection
Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Adjustable LCD Screen
Tilting vs Tilting Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe
Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Viewfinder
Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support
Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus
Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Resolution
920k dots vs 1.229k dots High resolution screens
Microphone Port
Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
AE Bracketing
Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Smartphone Remote
Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
UHS Card Support
UHS-I vs UHS-I Read/Write in High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony Alpha A7R II
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Fujifilm X-T10 has external dimensions of 118 x 83 x 41 mm (4.65 x 3.27 x 1.61″) and weighs 381 g (0.84 lb / 13.44 oz) (including batteries). Sony A7R II has external dimensions of 127 x 96 x 60 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.36″) and weighs 625 g (1.38 lb / 22.05 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II. Fujifilm X-T10 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 9mm narrower, 13mm shorter and 19mm thinner than Sony A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Camera Size Comparison - Back View
Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II Size and Weight - Back View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II.
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Camera Size Comparison - Top View
Top View Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-T10 is significantly lighter (244g ) than the Sony A7R II which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony A7R II has a Full frame sensor and Fujifilm X-T10 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X-T10's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony A7R II lenses.

Weight Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

X-T10
A7R II
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Average
Max
Thickness Comparison

Mirrorless Cameras

X-T10
A7R II
Min
Average
Max

Weather Sealing

Thanks to the weather sealed body of A7R II, you can use this camera with more confidence under conditions where there is risk of exposure to water and dust compared to X-T10.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3.00".

Both cameras feature Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels.
Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-T10 has a 16.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS II sensor and features EXR Processor II processor. On the other hand, Sony A7R II has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor.

Sony A7R II's sensor provides 26MP more than Fujifilm X-T10's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

One other difference between these two cameras that is worth mentioning is that Sony A7R II's sensor doesn't have an anti-alias (Low-Pass) filter. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-T10 and A7R II sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Size Comparison
Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II Cameras


As seen above, Sony A7R II has a 2.3x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-T10. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7R II has an advantage over Fujifilm X-T10 There are 182 lenses for Sony A7R II's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 78 lenses for Fujifilm X-T10's Fujifilm X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Sony A7R II has a big advantage in this regard because it has a sensor based image stabilization which means that all the lenses mounted to this body will be stabilized. A7R II's built-in Image stabilization system is effective to compensate vibration up to 4.5-stops according to CIPA standards.
On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T10 doesn't have this feature so you have to buy a lens with optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 17 lenses for Fujifilm X mount with Optical Image Stabilization features.

Lens Type # of Fujifilm X-T10 Lenses # of Sony A7R II Lenses
Standard Zoom 8 18 (13 Full Frame)
Standard Prime 20 32 (18 Full Frame)
Wideangle Zoom 3 12 (10 Full Frame)
Wideangle Prime 23 55 (37 Full Frame)
Telephoto Zoom 7 15 (13 Full Frame)
Telephoto Prime 9 26 (20 Full Frame)
SuperZoom 2 10 (2 Full Frame)
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 2 (0 Full Frame)
Macro Prime 2 9 (8 Full Frame)
Perspective Control Prime 2 2 (2 Full Frame)
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 78 182 (123 Full Frame)


Now let's compare some sample lenses from each mount with typical Focal ranges for Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II to see how these lenses compares:

Fast Standard Zoom Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR Lens Fujifilm 16-55mm F2.8 R LM WR
24 - 82.5mm 655gr 1036gr 106mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
24 - 70mm 886gr 1511gr 136mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS Lens Fujifilm 55-200mm F3.5-4.8 R LM OIS
82.5 - 300mm 580gr 961gr 118mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM
70 - 200mm 1480gr 2105gr 200mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Normal Prime Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R Lens Fujifilm 35mm F1.4 R
52.5mm 187gr 568gr 55mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA Lens Sony Zeiss FE 50mm F1.4 ZA
50mm 778gr 1403gr 108mm Amazon B&H Photo
Fast Wideangle Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS Lens Fujifilm XF 10-24mm F4 R OIS
15 - 36mm 410gr 791gr 87mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
16 - 35mm 680gr 1305gr 122mm Amazon B&H Photo
24-105mm f4 Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR Lens Fujifilm XF 16-80mm F4 R OIS WR
24 - 120mm 440gr 821gr 89mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
24 - 105mm 663gr 1288gr 113mm Amazon B&H Photo
Super-Tele Zoom Equivalent Lenses
Model FF Equiv. Weight Weight w/ Cam Length Street Price
Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Fujifilm XF 100-400mm F4.5-5.6
150 - 600mm 1375gr 1756gr 211mm Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100 - 400mm 1395gr 2020gr 205mm Amazon B&H Photo
What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-T10 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7R II for Portrait Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Image Stabilization
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Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Street Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R II for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R II for Sports Photography

GOOD
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/4000s
77 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
399 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Continuous Shooting: 5.0fps
Poor Battery Life: 290 shots
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Sony A7R II for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Medium size Body
381g
Body Thickness 41mm
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
625g
Body Thickness 60mm
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Sony A7R II for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Live-view
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
No Environmental Sealings
Read the details
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony A7R II: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 69 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony A7R II scores compare:

Fujifilm X-T10
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #81 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #162 out of 1243 in all Cameras
Sony A7R II
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #31 out of 101 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #37 out of 1243 in all Cameras

Sony A7R II is the overall winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-T10 in all criteria except one: Portability.
If small size and light body is a big priority for you, choose Fujifilm X-T10. Otherwise, Sony A7R II is the better camera overall.

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Sony A7R II vs Fujifilm X-T10 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Fujifilm X-T10 Sony Alpha A7R II
Brand Fujifilm Sony
Announced 2015-05-19 2015-06-10
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Size APS-C Full frame
Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 35.9 x 24 mm
Area 368.16mm2 861.60mm2
Megapixels 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Max Resolution 4896 x 3264 7974 x 5316
Max Native Light sensitivity 51,000 ISO 25,600 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity - 102400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 100 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity - 50 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 77 399
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of Available Lenses 78 182
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3.00" 3.00"
Resolution 920k dots 1,229k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter 1/4000s 1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter 1/32000s n/a
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Built-in Image Stabilization No Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 5.0 fps
Multi-Segment Metering
Average Metering
Spot Metering
Partial Metering
AF-Area Metering
Center Weighted Metering
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Video Formats H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 381g 625g
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm 127 x 96 x 60mm
Battery Life 350 shots 290 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS Optional None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score not tested 98
DxO Color Depth not tested 26.0
DxO Dynamic Range not tested 13.9
DxO Low Light ISO not tested 3434
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