Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7R (36MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7R (Full frame) come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 4 years later than the A7R and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the A7R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-T3 & Sony Alpha A7R. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery & Sony A7R Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with external measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A7R has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") along with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7R.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R is 71 and 78 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R will show greater detail with its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-T3 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.