Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Announced September 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Push 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
- Announced February 2021

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Overview
The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor dimensions.

The Fujifilm X-M1 was released 8 years prior to the FX3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the FX3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony FX3. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery and Sony FX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony FX3
Fujifilm X-M1 | FX3 |
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Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-M1
FX3 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Announced | February 2021 | ![]() | September 2013 | Newer by 90 months |
Screen type | Fully articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+520k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony FX3
Fujifilm X-M1 | FX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equal screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 offers outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) while the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") and a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the FX3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and FX3 is 87 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-M1 and FX3.
Clearly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 featuring a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-M1 will deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony FX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony FX3 |
Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Announced | 2013-09-17 | 2021-02-23 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4240 x 2832 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Available lenses | 54 | 187 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dots | 1,440 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | 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 | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | 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 | 330g (0.73 lbs) | 716g (1.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 350 pictures | 600 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-W126 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
Card slots | One | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $399 | $3,900 |