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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
79
Imaging
58
Features
76
Overall
65
Fujifilm X-T1 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Expand to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 440g - 129 x 90 x 47mm
  • Released April 2014
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T2
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Announced July 2020
  • Succeeded the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 7 years earlier than the A7S III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-T1 grades against the A7S III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T1 over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7S III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-T1

 A7S III Fujifilm X-T1 
AnnouncedJuly 2020April 2014More modern by 76 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kCrisper display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-T1 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T1 enjoys outer measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Sony A7S III has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 against the A7S III.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7S III is 79 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and A7S III.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T1 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
74
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detection focus
exports RAW files
71
manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Street photography advice
Sony A7S III Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
76
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Sports photography factors
Sony A7S III Sports photography factors
66
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (600 per charge)
comes with phase detect AF
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Travel photography information
Sony A7S III Travel photography information
63
weather proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
not so great battery power (350 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
70
good battery life (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
selfie friendly display
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7S III Landscape photography factors
69
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no image stabilization
not so great battery power (350 CIPA)
77
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (600 shots)
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T1 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
33
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
77
selfie friendly display
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic jack
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Fujifilm X-T1 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T1 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-T1Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T1 Sony Alpha A7S III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-04-14 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II 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 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Maximum native ISO 6400 102400
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 759
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully articulated
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT LCD (RGBW) -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 8.00 m (ISO100) no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 60p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 60p) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 gr (0.97 pounds) 699 gr (1.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 129 x 90 x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 600 photographs
Style 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 recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single 2
Pricing at release $1,300 $3,499