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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Replaced the Sony A7 II
  • Successor is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) provide different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was introduced 3 years prior to the A7 III and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR grades vs the A7 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 III 
Display resolution1040k922kClearer display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
ReleasedFebruary 2018August 2015Fresher by 31 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7 III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR has got exterior measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 III in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 III is 79 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7 III.

All in all, each of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7 III will result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography info
Sony A7 III Portrait photography info
74
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
83
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Street photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography features
Sony A7 III Sports photography features
64
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 shots)
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
good battery life (610 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
63
weather sealing
decent megapixels (16MP)
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
73
good battery life (610 per charge)
environment proof
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
decent megapixels (24MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7 III Landscape photography highlights
71
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
good battery life (610 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
33
has face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 6400 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, 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 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 650 grams (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 96
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3730
Other
Battery life 350 images 610 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Dual
Launch cost $1,299 $1,998