Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a7 IV

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a7 IV. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T10 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7 IV 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-T10 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7 IV 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-T10 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 IV has 33 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Sony a7 IV has a 105 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T10. 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 a7 IV has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T10. Sony a7 IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-T10 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-T10
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 IV

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T10 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 IV 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-T10 and Sony a7 IV 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 a7 IV weighs 659 gr (equal to 1.45 lb) which is 73% heavier than Fujifilm X-T10 and its 381 gr (or 0.84 lb).

Fujifilm X-T10 vs Sony a7 IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T10 and Sony a7 IV, 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-T10	Sony a7 IV
Name	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Release Year	2015	2021
Release Date	2015-05-18	2021-10-21
MSRP	799 USD	2499 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
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	7008 x 4672 pixels
Megapixels	16 MP	33 MP
Image Processor	EXR Processor II	BIONZ XR
Image	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
ISO Range	200 - 6400	100 - 51200
White Balance Presets	8	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	5.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking 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	77	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	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-T10	Sony a7 IV
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fully articulated
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	920000	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	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution	N/A	3686400
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Frames per second	8 fps	10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/4000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	Yes	No
Built-in Flash Range	5 meters	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	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-T10	Sony a7 IV
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	H.264	MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS
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-T10	Sony a7 IV
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	No	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n)	Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone, cable release)	Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS	Yes Optional via Smartphone	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T10	Sony a7 IV
Enviromentally sealed	No	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	350 shots	580 shots
Width	118 mm	131 mm
Height	83 mm	96 mm
Depth	41 mm	80 mm
Weight	381 gram	659 gram