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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(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
Sony A7R III
(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
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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.

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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.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R III 
RevealedSeptember 2018October 2017Fresher by 11 months

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

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T3 
Display resolution1440k1040kSharper display (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R III 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography factors
Sony A7R III Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
supports RAW files
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
comes with focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
great high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
fantastic MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
no image stabilization
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography info
Sony A7R III Travel photography info
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
comes with focus by touch
fantastic MP (26MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery (650 CIPA)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus via touch
fantastic resolution (42 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Sony A7R III
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
fantastic MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
no image stabilization
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (42MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
great high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery (650 per charge)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
has face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic jack
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
37
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7R III
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