Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a7R IVA

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a7R IVA. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7R IVA is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7R IVA has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7R IVA has 61 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a7R IVA has a 277 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony a7R IVA has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Sony a7R IVA has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-Pro1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7R IVA

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a7R IVA can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a7R IVA can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7R IVA weighs 665 gr (equal to 1.47 lb) which is 48% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony a7R IVA Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony a7R IVA, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Name	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Release Year	2012	2021
Release Date	2012-01-09	2021-04-07
MSRP	N/A	3499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	BSI-CMOS
Resolution	4896 x 3264 pixels	9504 x 6336 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	61 MP
Image Processor	EXR Pro	BIONZ X
Image	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 32000
White Balance Presets	7	9
Custom White Balance	Yes	No
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Multi Area Center Single Continuous LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	N/A	567
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Sony E See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Articulated LCD	Fixed	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1230000	2360000
Touch screen	No	Yes
Screen type	TFT color LCD monitor	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.)	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	5760000
Photography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Frames per second	6 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	No	Yes
Metering modes	Multi Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Highlight Weighted Spot Average
Exposure Compensation	+/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	MPEG4 H.264 XAVC-S
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	No	Yes Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth 4.1 + NFC)
Remote Control	No	Yes (via smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-Pro1	Sony a7R IVA
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	300 shots	670 shots
Width	140 mm	129 mm
Height	82 mm	96 mm
Depth	43 mm	78 mm
Weight	450 gram	665 gram