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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-T20 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
77
Features
93
Overall
83

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T20
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 41mm
  • Launched January 2017
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T30
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Sony A7R II
  • Renewed by Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R III, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T20 (24MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T20 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T20 was manufactured 9 months earlier than the A7R III so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-T20 scores versus the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T20 over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R III 

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T20

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T20 
AnnouncedOctober 2017January 2017Newer by 9 months
Display resolution1440k920kClearer display (+520k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T20 A7R III 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T20 enjoys exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R III in the 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 have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T20 and the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R III is 83 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T20 and A7R III.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T20 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R III will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T20 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Portrait photography information
Sony A7R III Portrait photography information
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Street photography info
Sony A7R III Street photography info
78
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features touch focus
environment proof
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
75
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
88
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Travel photography highlights
Sony A7R III Travel photography highlights
76
supports touch to focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have selfie friendly display
73
better than average battery power (650 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
features touch focus
excellent sensor resolution (42 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
78
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (650 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T20 Vlogging information
Sony A7R III Vlogging information
36
built-in touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone support
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T20Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T20 Sony Alpha A7R III
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2017-01-18 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip 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 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Min boosted ISO 100 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
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 325 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 14.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, flash off, rear-curtain synchro, commander Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 pounds) 657 grams (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 41mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.6") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 350 photos 650 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (10sec. / 2sec. Delay) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots Single 2
Pricing at launch $900 $2,800