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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c

Portability
86
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70
Fujifilm X-A3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 339g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Introduced August 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-A5
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A7c, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-A3 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X-A3 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A3 was released 5 years prior to the A7c and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm X-A3 matches up versus the A7c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A3 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A3 A7c 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-A3

 A7c Fujifilm X-A3 
IntroducedSeptember 2020August 2016Fresher by 49 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-A3 A7c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A3 offers outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 339 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony A7c has proportions of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A3 versus Sony A7c in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-A3 against the A7c.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A3 and A7c is 86 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-A3 and A7c.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A3 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher. The older Fujifilm X-A3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7c Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
78
manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Street photography highlights
Sony A7c Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
64
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery life (410 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-A3
Travel photography with Sony A7c
87
great battery life (410 CIPA)
includes focus via touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
86
good battery pack (740 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7c Landscape photography factors
79
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (410 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A3 Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
74
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
86
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A3 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-A3Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A3 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2016-08-25 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 204800
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 77 693
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 122
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger 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 339 grams (0.75 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 740 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $480 $1,800