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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S front
Portability
77
Imaging
60
Features
73
Overall
65

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7S
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 409600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 489g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed April 2014
  • Updated by Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7S, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7S (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7S (Full frame) provide different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 4 years after the A7S which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 scores versus the A7S when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S 
RevealedSeptember 2018April 2014More modern by 54 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A7S Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen resolution1230k1040kClearer screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony A7S has sizing of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 489 grams (1.08 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony A7S in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7S.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S is 71 and 77 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through technical specs. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-T3 will show more detail due to its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T3 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Portrait photography info
Sony A7S Portrait photography info
82
manual focus
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
68
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
Sony A7S Street photography info
75
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
76
screen tilts
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
lighter than average (489 grams)
great high ISO (409,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography information
Sony A7S Sports photography information
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S as a Travel photography camera
74
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
fantastic megapixels (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
lighter than average (489 grams)
weather sealing
bad battery pack (360 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7S as a Landscape photography camera
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
fantastic megapixels (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (409,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging factors
Sony A7S Vlogging factors
34
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
34
supports face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
lighter than average (489 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7S
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7S
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2014-04-06
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 409600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.71x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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, XAVC S 1080 60p(50Mbps), 30p (50Mbps), 24p (50Mbps). 720 120p (50Mbps). AVCHD 60p (28Mbps), 60i (24Mbps/17Mbps), 24p (24Mbps/17Mbps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lb) 489 gr (1.08 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.2
DXO Low light score not tested 3702
Other
Battery life 390 shots 360 shots
Type 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 feature With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,500 $1,998