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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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-E3 vs Sony A7c Overview

Following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A7c, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and the A7c (24MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X-E3 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 4 years before the A7c which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades versus the A7c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-E3 A7c 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-E3

 A7c Fujifilm X-E3 
IntroducedSeptember 2020September 2017More modern by 36 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-E3 A7c 
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-E3 provides outside dimensions of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony A7c has sizing of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A7c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 vs the A7c.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and A7c is 85 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-E3 and A7c.

As you can see, the 2 cameras have the same resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-E3 has the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-E3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Portrait photography features
Sony A7c Portrait photography features
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
78
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Sports photography features
Sony A7c Sports photography features
75
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking focus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
88
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 shots)
has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good MP (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
86
good battery pack (740 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography details
Sony A7c Landscape photography details
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
88
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
good battery pack (740 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-E3
Vlogging with Sony A7c
37
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-E3Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Sony Alpha A7c
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2020-09-14
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337 grams (0.74 lbs) 509 grams (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 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 350 photographs 740 photographs
Battery format 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $1,800