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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1

Portability
71
Imaging
70
Features
88
Overall
77
Fujifilm X-T3 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
82
Features
93
Overall
86

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 539g - 133 x 93 x 59mm
  • Revealed September 2018
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T2
  • New Model is Fujifilm X-T4
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Introduced January 2021
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony a1, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T3 (26MP) and a1 (50MP) and the Fujifilm X-T3 (APS-C) and a1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-T3 was revealed 3 years prior to the a1 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X-T3 matches up versus the a1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T3 over the Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T3 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the Fujifilm X-T3

 a1 Fujifilm X-T3 
IntroducedJanuary 2021September 2018More recent by 29 months
Screen resolution1440k1040kSharper screen (+400k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a1

 Fujifilm X-T3 a1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 offers outside measurements of 133mm x 93mm x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") with a weight of 539 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Sony a1 has proportions of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-T3 versus Sony a1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-T3 and the a1.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T3 and a1 is 71 and 61 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T3 and a1.

Plainly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T3 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony a1 will result in greater detail because of its extra 24MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-T3 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-T3
Portrait photography with Sony a1
82
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
89
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/400 seconds)
excellent resolution (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Street photography advice
Sony a1 Street photography advice
75
has a tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
79
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus by touch
environment proof
very good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
91
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (50 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Travel photography factors
Sony a1 Travel photography factors
74
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is amazing (26 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
74
great battery life (530 per charge)
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
excellent resolution (50MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Landscape photography factors
Sony a1 Landscape photography factors
80
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
sensor resolution is amazing (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent resolution (50MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
great battery life (530 per charge)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T3 Vlogging advice
Sony a1 Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
includes face detect focus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
37
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a1
 Fujifilm X-T3Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T3 Sony Alpha a1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-09-06 2021-01-26
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 50MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 8640 x 5760
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 133
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.9x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 20.0fps 30.0fps
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 options no built-in flash Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/400 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) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 7680x4320
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 539g (1.19 lb) 737g (1.62 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 59mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.3") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 530 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Two Two
Pricing at release $1,500 $6,498