Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a7 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a7 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7 II 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-T100 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7 II 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

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-T100 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 II has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

ISO range

Sony a7 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T100. Sony a7 II has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T100 has 200 to 12800.

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-T100
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 II

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T100 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 II can shoot up to 5 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-T100 and Sony a7 II 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 II weighs 599 gr (equal to 1.32 lb) which is 34% heavier than Fujifilm X-T100 and its 448 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a7 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony a7 II, 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-T100	Sony a7 II
Name	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Release Year	2018	2014
Release Date	2018-05-24	2014-11-20
MSRP	599 USD	1699 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Camera Type	Mirrorless	Mirrorless
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6000 x 4000 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	24 MP	24 MP
Image Processor		Bionz X
Image	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
ISO Range	200 - 12800	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	7	10
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	4.5 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	91	117
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-T100	Sony a7 II
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	1230000
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	Xtra Fine LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.)	0.71x
Viewfinder Resolution	2360000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Frames per second	6 fps	5 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 Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	No	Yes
Wireless	Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.1 LE)	Yes Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app)
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or wired remote)	Yes (wired)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T100	Sony a7 II
Enviromentally sealed	No	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery	NP-FW50 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	430 shots	350 shots
Width	121 mm	127 mm
Height	83 mm	96 mm
Depth	47 mm	60 mm
Weight	448 gram	599 gram