Is Full Frame a Trap!? | Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R IV

In this video, Josh from Georges compares two cameras the Fujifilm X-T4 and the Sony A7R IV to see what they are like for both stills and video. Assisting Josh is Warwick Williams from Fujifilm Australia who shares his insight on the 26.1MP APS-C sensor design found in the X-T4. In comparison, this is much smaller than the 61MP full-frame sensor found in the Sony, but will the quality stack up against the Fujifilm?

Throughout the video watch as Josh and Warwick compare the quality between matched lenses from both brands, including:

FUJIFILM XF 56mm f/1.2 R Lens vs Sony FE 85mm f/1.4 GM Lens
FUJIFILM XF 16-55mm f/2.8 R LM WR Lens vs Sony FE 24-70mm f/2.8 GM Lens

After looking at all the sample images, the conclusion is mixed. Around 50% of the images Josh could tell which camera took the image; however, with the remaining, it was up for debate. What this suggests is despite the brand and selection of lenses, you can always get excellent images. While this comparison is tough, each camera did have its advantages.

For instance, the APS-C sensor is smaller, which makes it ideal for travelling. Plus with the rotating screen on the FUJIFILM, it makes it easier to vlog with. The Sony A7R IV, on the other hand, is larger but has the ability for a headphone jack to monitor the audio.

Regardless of the camera, you decide head into Georges where our team can assist your photography and video needs. At the end of the day, it comes down to your personal preference. Let us know what you think of the photos down below - we would love to hear from you.

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[costascosta]

Zooming in and telling us the 61mp sensor has more detail than a 26.1mp sensor is really enlightening. Thanks.

[viewfinderthis]

No client is zooming in 250%-350% percent on an image. The fact you had to even zoom in that far to see a difference speaks volumes to the aps-c sensor in the XT4.

[RockMan]

Wouldn't comparing the A7III be a little more reasonable?

[DavcoMediaTV]

Comparing two cameras where one is double the price of the other seems odd to me. The Sony is a superb camera, but in terms of value for money, particularly if you shoot video as well as stills, the X-T4 is probably the best on the market.

[boris.dupont]

I switched over from Canon to Fuji and I don't regret it, it changed my life and ff or apsc doesn't make a difference, a good picture is not about pixels and gears, it's about how you feel, what you see and how often you have your camera with you but thanks anyway for sharing!

[SpeedyNeo]

I'd take the Fuji and buy some extra wonderful lenses with the remaining $3000

[jean-francoiscarpentier]

So, judging by this, I can get a smaller and more compact camera (look at the lens difference), 1/2 price cheaper, for just about the same performance? The test was unfair to the X-T4 and yet it still held its ground...

[ChimaChindaDev]

3:36 The clock looks sharper in the X-T4

[tobyr]

Fuji user here. The Sony portraits at 5:21 looks significantly better. In fact, the Fuji looks out of focus..?

[gregturner_awod]

I own both cameras. The XT-4 has become my favoured camera, it’s lighter, easier to carry and to use take the handheld photos I like to take. As Fuji users know, there’s variable glass available, some lenses are excellent, all are really good.

[JerryMungo]

You should shoot night photos in Raw. Compare the noise after post processing.

[GhostFishSlayer]

The problem with this comparison is equivalent f-stops and iso aren’t explained. Fuji lenses are actual more money than the equivalent ff lenses from Sony. With that said, both cameras are great tools for photographers.

[tombrotzman]

This comparison is worthless on many levels.

[paulasimson]

I have an XT3 but have been wondering about maybe moving to a full frame. This video was very helpful in helping me realize that the APS-C sensor is more than adequate for my needs. I was actually shocked at how close the image quality was between a 26 and a 61 megapixel camera.

[blazeboy]

To be hones, sony has much more depth, just like gfx 50r has it over sony a7rIV. Bigger sensor gives more 3d'ness to the photo.

[zekirami]

I like fuji more and I do have sony a7mak3 and fuji xt3 I don't know I just like fuji more nicer color and clean image

[Channeleight]

If you get a full-frame camera and an APS-C camera with the same settings and take the same image, that image will likely have different exposures. Firstly, remember that the image sensors are different sizes, meaning that each sensor is actually gathering a different amount of light (The full-frame one gathers more because the sensor area is larger) secondly, the way manufacturers calibrate the native ISOs on cameras is different, meaning that even if the sensors were the same size, ISO 100 on one camera would not necessarily mean the same exact sensor gain or voltage on the other camera if it were also at ISO 100. So there has to be a calculation that is done to step down the full-frame camera to match the light-gathering limitations of the smaller APS-C sized sensor in order to make this comparison scientifically fair.

[daveveloz]

You go with a Sony A7R IV if you need the absolute highest quality image and largest bokeh possible. You go with the Fuji XT-4 if you want 93% of everything the Sony offers at half the weight and cost (On body and most lenses).

Also, the Fuji is WAY more fun to shoot with.

[BranRistic]

Love my X-T4, paired with 16-55 & 50-140 is awesome for video, I finally settled on classic chrome film simulation

[parmanduke]

I have both and I grab the Fuji most of the time. The AF on the A7R iv is much better the tracking and eye af is on a completely different level. However for everything else the Fuji is a JOY to shoot. The A7R iv raw file sizes are a pain. Both have their strengths but if I had to choose 1 to keep Id choose the Fujifilm.