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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R IV front
Portability
62
Imaging
80
Features
93
Overall
85

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV 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
  • Launched September 2018
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7R IV
(Full Review)
  • 61MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 665g - 129 x 96 x 78mm
  • Released July 2019
  • Old Model is Sony A7R III
  • Replacement is Sony A7R V
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7R IV (61MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7R IV (Full frame) provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 10 months before the A7R IV so they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the A7R IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R IV 

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

 A7R IV Fujifilm X-T3 
ReleasedJuly 2019September 2018More modern by 10 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7R IV 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony A7R IV has measurements of 129mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 665 grams (1.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7R IV.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R IV is 71 and 62 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture here may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7R IV.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 because of its smaller sensor will make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony A7R IV will show extra detail due to its extra 35MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-T3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony A7R IV
81
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
88
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7R IV as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proof
above average high ISO (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography factors
Sony A7R IV Sports photography factors
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (670 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography information
Sony A7R IV Travel photography information
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
74
better than average battery (670 CIPA)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (61MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography factors
Sony A7R IV Landscape photography factors
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
lack of image stabilization
88
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (61 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (32,000)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (670 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging details
Sony A7R IV Vlogging details
34
screen is touchscreen
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
37
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7R IV
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7R IV
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7R IV
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-09-06 2019-07-16
Physical type 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 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 61 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 9504 x 6336
Maximum native ISO 12800 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 102800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 425 567
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync.
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250s 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539 grams (1.19 lb) 665 grams (1.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 129 x 96 x 78mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 99
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 3344
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 670 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Dual Dual
Pricing at launch $1,500 $3,498