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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Sony A7
(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
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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 Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7 
LaunchedSeptember 2018January 2014Newer by 57 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A7 Fujifilm X-T3 
Display resolution1230k1040kSharper display (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography details
Sony A7 Portrait photography details
82
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW files
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography factors
Sony A7 Street photography factors
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lighter than average (474g)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography features
Sony A7 Sports photography features
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
MP count amazing (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
66
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps low (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Sony A7 Travel photography details
74
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
MP count amazing (26MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than average (474 grams)
environment proof
good megapixels (24MP)
low battery (340 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography details
Sony A7 Landscape photography details
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count amazing (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
low battery (340 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
has face detect focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
35
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic socket
lighter than average (474 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7
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