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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 IR front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1 IR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released August 2015
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Introduced October 2017
  • Succeeded the Sony A7R II
  • Successor is Sony A7R IV
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7R III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (16MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 IR (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 IR was revealed 3 years earlier than the A7R III and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 IR matches up versus the A7R III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 IR over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T1 IR

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T1 IR 
IntroducedOctober 2017August 2015More recent by 27 months
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T1 IR A7R III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR features outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7R III is 79 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 IR and A7R III.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 IR with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide more detail because of its extra 26MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 IR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Portrait photography info
Sony A7R III Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
supports RAW files
86
focusing manually
excellent MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Street photography info
Sony A7R III Street photography info
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sports photography highlights
Sony A7R III Sports photography highlights
65
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (650 CIPA)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R III Travel photography highlights
63
environment proof
MP count decent (16MP)
terrible battery pack (350 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
74
good battery life (650 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent MP (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7R III Landscape photography highlights
71
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (350 CIPA)
87
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (42MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 IR Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
33
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
37
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 IR vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 IR and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T1 IRSony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 IR Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2015-08-03 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 42 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 6400 32000
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 425
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro, Suppressed Flash, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440g (0.97 pounds) 657g (1.45 pounds)
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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 350 images 650 images
Form of battery 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 shooting
Storage type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single Dual
Retail cost $1,299 $2,800