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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(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
Sony FX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-M1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 FX3 Fujifilm X-M1 
AnnouncedFebruary 2021September 2013Newer by 90 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k920kCrisper 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 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
71
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography highlights
Sony FX3 Street photography highlights
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
54
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
better than average battery power (600 shots)
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
display is selfie friendly
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Landscape photography advice
Sony FX3 Landscape photography advice
70
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse recording
77
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
2 card slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony FX3 as a Vlogging camera
31
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic support
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-M1Sony FX3
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