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Fujifilm

X-T4

Previous-gen APS-C flagship still popular for video and stills.

$1,699

Launch price

Released Feb 2020

vs
Alpha 7 IV

Sony

Alpha 7 IV

33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Oct 2021

Alpha 7 IV is 1.7 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

X-T4

TravelSports & Action

Wins

8categories

Alpha 7 IV

PortraitWildlife

3 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

X-T4 wins 1 categories·Alpha 7 IV wins 4 categories
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 35 frames)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • AX-T4 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 425)
  • BAlpha 7 IV has lower ISO min (native) (100 vs 160)

Key specs at a glance

X-T4Alpha 7 IV
Resolution26.1 MP33 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst30 fps10 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6.5-stop5.5-stop
Weight607 g658 g
Battery500 shots580 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T4

135 × 93 × 64 mm

607 g (1.34 lb / 21.41 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7 IV front view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 × 80 mm

658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)

X-T4 is 4mm shorter and 16mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 3mm wider.

X-T4 is 51 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.

Depth (front-to-back): 64mm X-T4 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T4

135 × 93 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV back view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 96 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T4

135 × 64 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 IV top view

Alpha 7 IV

131 × 80 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T4

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Alpha 7 IV

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-T4

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Alpha 7 IV

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-T4Alpha 7 IV
Portrait
6.5Good
9.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
5.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
7.0Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T4

  • AF low-light limit

    -7 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 134.6, 92.8, 63.8

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-T4 supports it

  • Card types

    Adds SDXC V90

  • Burst (mechanical)

    15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6.5 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    607 g vs 658 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 IV

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8

  • RAW buffer depth

    828 frames vs 35 frames — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I

  • AA filter

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

  • Internal RAW video

    Only Alpha 7 IV supports it

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • In-body stabilization (IBIS)Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • EVF refresh rateBoth 120 Hz

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-T4

Pros

  • IBIS
  • Dual slots
  • Film sims

Cons

  • Superseded by X-T5
  • 26MP vs 40MP new models
  • Older AF

Alpha 7 IV

Pros

  • 33MP — more detail for cropping and print
  • 10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
  • Full-size HDMI port
  • 759 phase-detect AF points

Cons

  • 4K 60p requires Super35 crop
  • 10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
  • Complex menu system

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T4
Alpha 7 IV
Resolution
26.1 MP
33 MP+26%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Full Frame Exmor R CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
X-T4
Alpha 7 IV
Processor
X-Processor 4
BIONZ XR
X-T4
Alpha 7 IV
ISO min (native)
160
100−60 less
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
204,800
X-T4
Alpha 7 IV
Shutter type
Focal Plane Shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/32000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, X-T4 or Alpha 7 IV?

Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-T4 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T4 and Alpha 7 IV?

X-T4 is 26.1 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T4 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?

X-T4 has 6.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T4 or the Alpha 7 IV?

X-T4 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T4 and Alpha 7 IV?

X-T4 weighs 607 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the X-T4 is 51 g lighter.

Do the X-T4 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?

X-T4: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-T4 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?

X-T4: Yes. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 500 shots (CIPA) for the X-T4 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-T4 launched at $1,699 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The X-T4 is $800 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.