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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7S III front
Portability
61
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump 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
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A7S III
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Expand to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
  • Released July 2020
  • Replaced the Sony A7S II
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and A7S III (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A7S III (Full frame) enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was manufactured 22 months prior to the A7S III which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the A7S III when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S III 

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

 A7S III Fujifilm X-T3 
ReleasedJuly 2020September 2018More recent by 22 months
Screen typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1040kClearer screen (+400k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

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

 Fujifilm X-T3 A7S III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 comes with outer 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) whilst the Sony A7S III has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A7S III.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S III is 71 and 61 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A7S III.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Fujifilm X-T3 will deliver more detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony A7S III
82
focusing manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Street photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Street photography camera
75
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather sealing
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography advice
Sony A7S III Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 frames per second)
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has phase detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7S III as a Travel photography camera
74
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (26MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
good battery (600 shots)
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Landscape photography with Sony A7S III
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3")
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
low megapixels (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T3
Vlogging with Sony A7S III
34
touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
77
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7S III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A7S III
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A7S III
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A7S III
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2020-07-21
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 Bionz XR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 26 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max boosted ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully articulated
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 9,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.91x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 20.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 lbs) 699 gr (1.54 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2993
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 600 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage media - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Two Two
Launch pricing $1,500 $3,499