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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-A5
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Introduced February 2021
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was manufactured 17 months earlier than the FX3 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 matches up versus the FX3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-A7 FX3 
Display sizing3.5"3.00"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k1440kClearer display (+1320k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 FX3 Fujifilm X-A7 
IntroducedFebruary 2021September 2019More modern by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-A7 FX3 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully articulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A7 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) and the Sony FX3 has sizing of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 and the FX3.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A7 and FX3 is 86 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading technical specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and FX3.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-A7 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-A7 will offer greater detail due to its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
71
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Street photography with Sony FX3
80
screen articulates
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
includes focus via touch
no image stabilization
76
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
provides touch focus
weather proof
great high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography advice
Sony FX3 Sports photography advice
72
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
comes with phase detect AF
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Sony FX3 Travel photography information
88
better than average battery pack (440 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
71
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
provides touch focus
display is selfie friendly
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen larger than average (3.5")
decent megapixels (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (440 CIPA)
no image stabilization
77
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW files
weather proof
good battery pack (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
81
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic support
no image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony FX3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony FX3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2021-02-23
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully articulated
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 2,760 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 10.0 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) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320g (0.71 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 440 shots 600 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $700 $3,900