Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a6700

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a6700. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a6700 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T1 were released 2014 and Sony a6700 was released 2023. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T1 2014
Sony a6700 2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a6700 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T1 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a6700 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** 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-T1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a6700 has 26 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T1 16 MP
15980544 pixels
4896 x 3264
Sony a6700 26 MP
25560576 pixels
6192 x 4128

Sony a6700 has a 60 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T1. 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 a6700 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T1. Sony a6700 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 32000 while Fujifilm X-T1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T1 200-6400
Sony a6700 100-32000

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-T1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a6700

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T1 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a6700 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T1 8
Sony a6700 11

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a6700 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 a6700 weighs 493 gr (equal to 1.09 lb) which is 12% heavier than Fujifilm X-T1 and its 440 gr (or 0.97 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T1 440 gr
0.97 lb
Sony a6700 493 gr
1.09 lb

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony a6700 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony a6700, 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-T1
Sony a6700
Name Fujifilm X-T1 Sony a6700
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Release Year 2014 2023
Release Date 2014-01-28 2023-07-12
MSRP 1299 USD 1399 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 6192 x 4128 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 26 MP
Image Processor EXR Processor II BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
ISO Range 200 - 6400 100 - 32000
White Balance Presets 8 10
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 759
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
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
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1036800
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD (RGBW) TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 1.07× (0.71× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Frames per second 8 fps 11 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer No Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (Geotagging / Wireless communication (Image transfer) / View & Obtain Images / Remote camer
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac MIMO 2x2)
Remote Control Optional through Yes RR-90
Yes (via App)
GPS Yes
Optional via Smartphone
No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T1
Sony a6700
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126
NP-FZ100
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 570 shots
Width 129 mm 122 mm
Height 90 mm 69 mm
Depth 47 mm 64 mm
Weight 440 gram 493 gram