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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
80
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2018
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T200
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise 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
  • Announced October 2017
  • Replaced the Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 8 months after the A7R III which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T100 grades versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7R III 
AnnouncedMay 2018October 2017Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T100

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T100 
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T100 A7R III 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T100 provides outer measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7R III is 80 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T100 and A7R III.

Plainly, the two cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T100 because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony A7R III will offer you extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Portrait photography with Sony A7R III
80
has manual focus
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
excellent megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Street photography with Sony A7R III
72
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
71
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
74
better than average battery pack (430 shots)
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
good MP (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than average in class (448 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery life (650 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (430 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
87
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging advice
Sony A7R III Vlogging advice
34
touchscreen capability
includes face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (448g)
37
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T100Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Sony Alpha A7R III
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-05-24 2017-10-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Lowest native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 3,686k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 gr (0.99 lb) 657 gr (1.45 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 430 images 650 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Storage slots Single Two
Pricing at release $499 $2,800