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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
79
Imaging
59
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Announced April 2014
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Older Model is Sony A7 II
  • Updated by Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7 III, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7 III (24MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was brought out 4 years before the A7 III and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 III 
Screen resolution1040k922kClearer screen (+118k dot)

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

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T1 
ReleasedFebruary 2018April 2014Fresher by 47 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7 III 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 features outside dimensions of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 versus Sony A7 III in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 III is 79 and 63 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7 III.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its tinier sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony A7 III will offer extra detail having its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW formats
84
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography factors
Sony A7 III Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T1
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
67
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 CIPA)
87
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery (610 CIPA)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Travel photography camera
63
environment proofing
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
terrible battery (350 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
73
great battery (610 CIPA)
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 III Landscape photography details
70
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
terrible battery (350 per charge)
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery (610 shots)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging info
Sony A7 III Vlogging info
33
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2014-04-14 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor 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
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 693
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash options Activated when external flash is connected Red-eye removal OFF: Auto / Forced Flash / Slow Synchro / Suppressed Flash / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Red-eye removal ON: Red-eye Reduction Auto / Red-eye Reduction & Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Red-eye Reduction & Slow Synchro / Red-e no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180s -
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 440 gr (0.97 lbs) 650 gr (1.43 lbs)
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 All around 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 photographs 610 photographs
Battery type 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 type SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single 2
Cost at launch $1,300 $1,998