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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45
Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Released January 2013
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2020
  • Superseded the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S III, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL1000 (1/2.3") and A7S III (Full frame) possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 8 years before the A7S III and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm SL1000 scores vs the A7S III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm SL1000 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm SL1000

 A7S III Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedJuly 2020January 2013Fresher by 91 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k920kSharper display (+520k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm SL1000 A7S III 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") having a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has measurements of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the A7S III.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7S III is 61 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL1000 and A7S III.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm SL1000 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm SL1000 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL1000 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
44
decent MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
focusing manually not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
71
manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography advice
Sony A7S III Street photography advice
56
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography features
Sony A7S III Sports photography features
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery (600 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Sony A7S III
54
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (659g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
70
better than average battery (600 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
selfie friendly screen
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Landscape photography advice
Sony A7S III Landscape photography advice
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
delivers RAW files
better than average battery life (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have Time Lapse recording
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery (600 CIPA)
has double storage slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging info
Sony A7S III Vlogging info
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
77
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone port
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2013-01-07 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 12800 102400
Maximum boosted ISO - 409600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Available lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 920k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options - no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 659 grams (1.45 lbs) 699 grams (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 350 shots 600 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) 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
Storage slots 1 Dual
Cost at launch $600 $3,499