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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II

Portability
71
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S II front
Portability
68
Imaging
60
Features
76
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II 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
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7S II
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Raise to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 627g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Launched October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony A7S
  • Replacement is Sony A7S III
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7S II (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7S II (Full frame) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was announced 2 years after the A7S II which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades against the A7S II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S II 
LaunchedSeptember 2018October 2015Newer by 36 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony A7S II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A7S II Fujifilm X-T3 
Screen resolution1229k1040kClearer screen (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S II 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys physical 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) and the Sony A7S II has specifications of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 627 grams (1.38 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S II in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7S II.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S II is 71 and 68 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specs. The picture below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S II.

All in all, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T3 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm X-T3 will show greater detail with its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-T3 will have an edge in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7S II as a Portrait photography camera
81
manual focus
fantastic resolution (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
68
you can focus manually
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Sony A7S II Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S II Sports photography advice
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
57
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (370 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography features
Sony A7S II Travel photography features
74
weather proofing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
49
environment sealing
bad battery life (370 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A7S II Landscape photography highlights
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
fantastic resolution (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery life (370 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7S II as a Vlogging camera
34
touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S II
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7S II
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7S II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2015-10-12
Body design 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 measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 169
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 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) 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p [60-100Mbps]), Full HD (1920 x 1080 @ 120p/60p/60i/30p/24p [50-100Mbps]), 720p (30p [16Mbps])
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 539g (1.19 lbs) 627g (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 Overall rating not tested 85
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 390 photos 370 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,500 $2,767