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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2016
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T3
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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Released February 2018
  • Succeeded the Sony A7 II
  • Renewed by Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7 III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was unveiled 20 months prior to the A7 III which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T2 matches up vs the A7 III when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7 III 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T2 
ReleasedFebruary 2018July 2016Fresher by 20 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7 III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T2 offers exterior measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Sony A7 III has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 and the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7 III is 76 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7 III.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T2 has the tinier sensor which should make getting shallow DOF more difficult. The older Fujifilm X-T2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony A7 III Portrait photography highlights
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW files
84
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Street photography advice
Sony A7 III Street photography advice
75
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
weather proof
does not have image stabilization
78
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
offers focus via touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography info
Sony A7 III Sports photography info
72
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 per charge)
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery power (610 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography information
Sony A7 III Travel photography information
64
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
not so great battery (340 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
73
great battery power (610 CIPA)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7 III as a Landscape photography camera
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery (340 CIPA)
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery power (610 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
34
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha A7 III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2016-07-07 2018-02-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 325 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 50p, 29.97p, 25p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 507g (1.12 pounds) 650g (1.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" 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 340 photos 610 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at launch $1,600 $1,998