Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony a57

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a57. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-T4

Sony a57

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T4 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a57 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T4 were released 2020 and Sony a57 was released 2012. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-T4	2020
Sony a57	2012

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T4 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a57 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-T4	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a57	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-T4 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a57 has 16 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T4	26 MP 25958400 pixels 6240 x 4160
Sony a57	16 MP 16032768 pixels 4912 x 3264

Fujifilm X-T4 has a 62 % larger resolution than Sony a57. 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 a57 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T4. Sony a57 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 16000 while Fujifilm X-T4 has 160 to 12800.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T4	160-12800
Sony a57	100-16000

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-T4
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a57

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T4 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a57 can shoot up to 12 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T4	20
Sony a57	12

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony a57 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 a57 weighs 618 gr (equal to 1.36 lb) which is 2% heavier than Fujifilm X-T4 and its 607 gr (or 1.34 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-T4	607 gr 1.34 lb
Sony a57	618 gr 1.36 lb