Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 26MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
- Introduced September 2018
- Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
- New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
- 42MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
- Revealed October 2017
- Older Model is Sony A7R II
- Refreshed by Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Overview
Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 11 months later than the A7R III so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up against the A7R III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony Alpha A7R III. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T3 Gallery and Sony A7R III Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7R III
Fujifilm X-T3 | A7R III | |||
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Revealed | September 2018 | ![]() | October 2017 | Fresher by 11 months |
Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T3
A7R III | Fujifilm X-T3 | |||
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Display resolution | 1440k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+400k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R III
Fujifilm X-T3 | A7R III | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 has external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") having a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony A7R III has sizing of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7R III.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R III is 71 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specifications. The visual underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R III.
To sum up, both of those cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Sony A7R III will resolve more detail due to its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Specifications
Fujifilm X-T3 | Sony Alpha A7R III | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-T3 | Sony Alpha A7R III |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Introduced | 2018-09-06 | 2017-10-25 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 surface area | 366.6mm² | 861.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 26 megapixels | 42 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6240 x 4160 | 7952 x 5304 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 32000 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | 102400 |
Lowest native ISO | 160 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 80 | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | 425 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Number of lenses | 54 | 121 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,440k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dots | 3,686k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.75x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 20.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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 data format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone 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 | 539 gr (1.19 pounds) | 657 gr (1.45 pounds) |
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 All around rating | not tested | 100 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 26.0 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 14.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3523 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 390 images | 650 images |
Type of battery | 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 recording | ||
Type of storage | - | Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one) |
Card slots | 2 | 2 |
Pricing at launch | $1,500 | $2,800 |