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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
76
Imaging
68
Features
79
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-T2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 507g - 133 x 92 x 49mm
  • Revealed July 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-T3
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Raise 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
  • Launched July 2020
  • Previous Model is Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7S III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T2 (24MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T2 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T2 was announced 5 years prior to the A7S III which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T2 grades against the A7S III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T2 over the Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7S III 
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Fujifilm X-T2

 A7S III Fujifilm X-T2 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2016Newer by 49 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7S III

 Fujifilm X-T2 A7S III 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 92mm x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Sony A7S III has dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-T2 versus Sony A7S III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T2 versus the A7S III.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7S III is 76 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by seeing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T2 and A7S III.

To sum up, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T2 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T2 will show greater detail with its extra 12MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T2 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Portrait photography features
Sony A7S III Portrait photography features
80
manual focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
71
focusing manually
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
very good high ISO (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Sports photography highlights
Sony A7S III Sports photography highlights
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery life (600 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7S III Travel photography highlights
64
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery power (340 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
70
great battery life (600 per charge)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
screen is selfie friendly
low MP (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T2
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
75
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery power (340 per charge)
77
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (102,400)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
great battery life (600 per charge)
has double storage slots
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T2 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S III Vlogging factors
34
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
77
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
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Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-T2Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T2 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2016-07-07 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz XR
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Lowest native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 325 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot 9,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.77x 0.91x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, standard, slow sync, manual, commander no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds -
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 @ 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
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 507 gr (1.12 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 92 x 49mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 1.9") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 340 photos 600 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS II Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $1,600 $3,499