Sony A7S II vs Fujifilm X-T2 – Comparison

Let’s compare the Sony A7S II vs Fujifilm X-T2.

Our comparison table below covers all the important specifications of each camera. Below that, we specifically talk about the new improvements and which model is better suited for your needs.

	Sony A7S II	X-T2
Megapixels	12.2	24.3
Sensor Type	CMOS	CMOS
Sensor Format	Full Frame	APS-C
Crop Factor	None	1.5x
AA Filter	Yes	None
Image Resolution	4240 x 2832	6000 x 4000
Body Image Stabilization	Yes - 5-Axis	No
Lens Mount	Sony E	Fujifilm X
ISO	100 - 102,400	200 - 12,800
Expanded ISO	50 - 409,600	100 - 51,200
AF Points	169	325 AF Hybrid
Cross-type AF Points	169 phase	169 phase
Continuous Mode	5fps	8fps*
LCD	3.0" - Articulating	3.0" - Articulating
LCD Resolution	1,228,800 dots	1,040,000 dots
Touchscreen	No	No
Focus Peaking	Yes	Yes
Top LCD Display	No	No
Viewfinder Type	EVF	EVF (2.36M)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.78x	0.77x
Video Resolution	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)	3840x2160 (30/25/24p)
	1920x1080 (120/100/60/50p)	1920x1080 (60/50p)
Microphone Jack	Yes	Yes
Headphone Jack	Yes	No
Memory Card Type	SD or MS Pro	SD + SD
Dual Card Slots	No	Yes
SD UHS Support	UHS-I	UHS-II
Fastest Shutter Speed	1/8000	1/32000
Slowest Shutter Speed	30"	30"
Bulb Mode	Yes	Yes
JPEG Buffer Size	63	55
RAW Buffer Size	28	48
Time Lapse	Yes	Yes
Built-in Flash	No	No
Max Flash Sync Speed	1/250	1/250
Startup Time	2.9s	1.0s
Built-in Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Built-in GPS	No	No
Built- in NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	No
USB Type	USB 2.0	USB 3.0
Environmentally Sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery Life (CIPA)	370 shots	340 shots
Battery Included	Yes (NP-FW50)	Yes (NP-W126S)
Weight	22.1 oz (627g)	17.9 oz (507g)
Size	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4"	5.2 x 3.6 x 1.9"
Price	Amazon	Amazon
Release Date	2015	2016

Sony A7S II Advantages:

• Sensor Format – Full Frame is bigger than APS-C, which results in slightly less noise at higher ISO levels.

• Body Image Stabilization – The Sony A7S II has built-in body stabilization for photos and videos, which is an excellent feature for traveling and shooting in low light.

• ISO – 409,600 vs 51,200. Higher maximum ISO sensitivity.

• LCD Resolution – Higher resolution.

• Headphone Jack – Useful for previewing your audio quality straight out the camera.

• JPEG Buffer Size – 63 vs 55.

• Built-in NFC

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Fujifilm X-T2 Advantages:

• Megapixels –  12.1 more megapixels. For printing big and cropping, the Fujifilm X-T2 is a much better choice.

• AA Filter – The Fujifilm X-T2 has no AA filter.

• AF Points – 325 AF Hybrid vs 169.

• Continuous mode – 8fps vs 5fps. More is better for sports and wildlife since you have more chances of getting a tack sharp shot.

• Dual Card Slots – More room for extra photos, or simply for backup.

• UHS-II – Faster writing speeds than UHS-I, but you need a memory card that can handle such speeds.

• Faster Max Shutter Speed – 1/32000 vs 1/8000.

• RAW Buffer Size – 48 vs 28.

• USB 3.0 – Faster file transferring out the camera.

• Weight – The Fujifilm X-T2 weighs 120g less.

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