Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a7 IV

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

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T100 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7 IV is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T100 were released 2018 and Sony a7 IV was released 2021. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T100 2018
Sony a7 IV 2021

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 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.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T100 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a7 IV 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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-T100 has a 24 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:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T100 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a7 IV 33 MP
32741376 pixels
7008 x 4672

Sony a7 IV has a 36 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-T100. 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-T100. Sony a7 IV has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-T100 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T100 200-12800
Sony a7 IV 100-51200

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 IV

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 IV can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T100 6
Sony a7 IV 10

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 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 47% heavier than Fujifilm X-T100 and its 448 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T100 448 gr
0.99 lb
Sony a7 IV 659 gr
1.45 lb

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony a7 IV Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T100 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-T100
Sony a7 IV
Name Fujifilm X-T100 Sony a7 IV
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
Release Year 2018 2021
Release Date 2018-05-24 2021-10-21
MSRP 599 USD 2499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T100
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 7008 x 4672 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 33 MP
Image Processor BIONZ XR
Image
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 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-T100
Sony a7 IV
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
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 91 759
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-T100
Sony a7 IV
Articulated LCD Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 1036800
Touch screen Yes Yes
Screen type TFT LCD 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 2360000 3686400
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
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 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
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
H.265
XAVC-S
XAVC-HS
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
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 (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Yes (wireless or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T100
Sony a7 IV
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 430 shots 580 shots
Width 121 mm 131 mm
Height 83 mm 96 mm
Depth 47 mm 80 mm
Weight 448 gram 659 gram