Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Released September 2018
- Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
- Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 50 - 25600
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
- Launched January 2014
- Updated by Sony A7 II
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Overview
Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizes.
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 4 years after the A7 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores against the A7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony Alpha A7. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Sony A7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7
Fujifilm X-T3 | A7 | |||
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Launched | September 2018 | January 2014 | Newer by 57 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T3
A7 | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | 1040k | Sharper display (+190k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7
Fujifilm X-T3 | A7 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A7 has dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 vs the A7.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7 is 71 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T3 will resolve more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T3 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Sony Alpha A7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T3 | Sony Alpha A7 |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Released | 2018-09-06 | 2014-01-22 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.9mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 855.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 25600 |
Highest boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 50 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 117 |
Cross type focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | Xtra Fine LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.71x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash modes | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/250s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 539g (1.19 lb) | 474g (1.04 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") | 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 90 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.2 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 2248 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 photographs | 340 photographs |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Dual | One |
Retail price | $1,500 | $798 |