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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R II front
Portability
68
Imaging
76
Features
84
Overall
79

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Announced September 2018
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 625g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Announced June 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony A7R
  • Newer Model is Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7R II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 3 years later than the A7R II and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the A7R II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R II 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018June 2015More recent by 40 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7R II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A7R II Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R II 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") along with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7R II in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7R II.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R II is 71 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R II.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony A7R II will resolve greater detail because of its extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony A7R II
82
has manual focus
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
85
has manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Street photography camera
75
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proof
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Sports photography with Sony A7R II
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max fps (20.0 fps)
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography details
Sony A7R II Travel photography details
74
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
resolution is excellent (26 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
62
environment proofing
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
bad battery power (290 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R II as a Landscape photography camera
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
resolution is excellent (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
no image stabilization
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging info
Sony A7R II Vlogging info
34
touchscreen
includes face detection focus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
37
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R II
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7R II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7R II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-09-06 2015-06-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 7974 x 5316
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 399
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 625g (1.38 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 98
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3434
Other
Battery life 390 shots 290 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Two Single
Launch price $1,500 $2,913