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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
64
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm F800EXR
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and A7S III (Full frame) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 8 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm F900EXR grades against the A7S III with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm F900EXR A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 A7S III Fujifilm F900EXR 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2013More recent by 90 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kClearer screen (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm F900EXR A7S III 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm F900EXR has physical dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has sizing of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR compared to the A7S III.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F900EXR and A7S III is 90 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The graphic below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm F900EXR and A7S III.

Plainly, both of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm F900EXR featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm F900EXR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography factors
Sony A7S III Portrait photography factors
44
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
70
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography features
Sony A7S III Street photography features
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
55
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
has phase detect AF
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
75
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
66
lighter than competition in class (232g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (260 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
great battery life (600 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Landscape photography camera
47
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2")
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (600 per charge)
two card slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging info
Sony A7S III Vlogging info
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic jack
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone socket
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRSony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2013-01-30 2020-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II Bionz XR
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 3200 102400
Max enhanced ISO 12800 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 759
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.3 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,440 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 232 gr (0.51 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 260 shots 600 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots Single 2
Price at release $380 $3,499