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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha A9 Mark II front
Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
93
Overall
82

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Introduced September 2018
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T2
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-T4
Sony A9 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 678g - 129 x 96 x 76mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Superseded the Sony A9
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A9 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and the A9 II (24MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and A9 II (Full frame) feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was unveiled 13 months before the A9 II making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X-T3 grades vs the A9 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A9 II 

Reasons to pick Sony A9 II over the Fujifilm X-T3

 A9 II Fujifilm X-T3 
IntroducedOctober 2019September 2018More recent by 13 months
Display resolution1440k1040kClearer display (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A9 II

 Fujifilm X-T3 A9 II 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T3 enjoys outside dimensions 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 A9 II has specifications of 129mm x 96mm x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the A9 II.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-T3 and A9 II is 71 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-T3 and A9 II.

All in all, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Fujifilm X-T3 will deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony A9 II
82
has manual focus
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography info
Sony A9 II Street photography info
75
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proof
no image stabilization
78
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Sports photography camera
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
88
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (20.0 fps)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery (690 CIPA)
supports phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A9 II as a Travel photography camera
74
environment proof
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (26 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
73
good battery (690 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography highlights
Sony A9 II Landscape photography highlights
80
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
excellent MP (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
86
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (690 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging information
Sony A9 II Vlogging information
34
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony A9 II
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha A9 Mark II
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-09-06 2019-10-03
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 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096x2160 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p/23.98p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539 gr (1.19 pounds) 678 gr (1.49 pounds)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 129 x 96 x 76mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 images 690 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2, 5, 10 secs + continuous, 3 or 5 frames)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage - Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots Two Two
Launch cost $1,500 $4,498