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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III front
Portability
53
Imaging
53
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Announced September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony RX10 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1051g - 133 x 94 x 127mm
  • Revealed March 2016
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 IV
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony RX10 III, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and the RX10 III (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and RX10 III (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 3 years later than the RX10 III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm X-A7 scores against the RX10 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm X-A7 RX10 III 
RevealedSeptember 2019March 2016More recent by 43 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1229kSharper screen (+1531k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 III over the Fujifilm X-A7

 RX10 III Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony RX10 III

 Fujifilm X-A7 RX10 III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 provides external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") accompanied by a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Sony RX10 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the RX10 III.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and RX10 III is 86 and 53 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and RX10 III.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X-A7 will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-A7 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Sony RX10 III Street photography features
80
screen articulates
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
64
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony RX10 III as a Sports photography camera
72
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (440 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
70
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (420 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography features
Sony RX10 III Travel photography features
88
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
55
good battery life (420 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 III Landscape photography features
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
big screen (3.5 inch)
good megapixels (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (440 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
64
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (420 CIPA)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging factors
Sony RX10 III Vlogging factors
81
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic socket
does not have image stabilization
28
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors in class (1,051 grams)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony RX10 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony RX10 III
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-09-11 2016-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-600mm (25.0x)
Highest aperture - f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 14.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 grams (0.71 lb) 1051 grams (2.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 133 x 94 x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.6
DXO Low light score not tested 472
Other
Battery life 440 images 420 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch price $700 $1,398