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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 III front
Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Released September 2018
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • New Model is Sony A7 IV
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the A7 III (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7 III (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was launched 7 months after the A7 III so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the A7 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7 III 
RevealedSeptember 2018February 2018Newer by 7 months
Display resolution1040k922kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A7 III Fujifilm X-T3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7 III

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7 III 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers outside dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") and a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A7 III has measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 compared to the A7 III.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7 III is 71 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7 III.

As you can tell, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T3 will render more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography advice
Sony A7 III Portrait photography advice
82
focusing manually
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
84
manual focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography details
Sony A7 III Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Sony A7 III
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high fps (20.0 fps)
amazing MP (26MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
87
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (610 shots)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Travel photography with Sony A7 III
74
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
73
great battery life (610 per charge)
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent MP (24 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Sony A7 III
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
amazing MP (26 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
85
manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery life (610 CIPA)
2 card slots
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Sony A7 III
34
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7 III
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7 III
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7 III
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2018-09-06 2018-02-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 pictures 610 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $1,500 $1,998