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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III

Portability
67
Imaging
71
Features
92
Overall
79
Fujifilm X-T4 front
 
Sony Alpha A7R III front
Portability
63
Imaging
78
Features
93
Overall
84

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T4
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 607g - 135 x 93 x 64mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-T3
  • Later Model is Fujifilm X-T5
Sony A7R III
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 657g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Revealed October 2017
  • Old Model is Sony A7R II
  • Refreshed by Sony A7R IV
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R III, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T4 (26MP) and A7R III (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-T4 (APS-C) and A7R III (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-T4 was launched 2 years after the A7R III which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm X-T4 matches up vs the A7R III with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T4 over the Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7R III 
RevealedFebruary 2020October 2017More modern by 29 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1620k1440kClearer display (+180k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony A7R III over the Fujifilm X-T4

 A7R III Fujifilm X-T4 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R III

 Fujifilm X-T4 A7R III 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-T4 provides physical dimensions of 135mm x 93mm x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 607 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony A7R III has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 657 grams (1.45 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R III in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T4 against the A7R III.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R III is 67 and 63 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-T4 and A7R III.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T4 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony A7R III will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 16 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images far more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-T4 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Portrait photography features
Sony A7R III Portrait photography features
82
focusing manually
high MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is great (42 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Street photography features
Sony A7R III Street photography features
74
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
includes touch focus
environment sealing
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
weather proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Sports photography camera
85
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
89
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Travel photography camera
75
great battery pack (500 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
high MP (26MP)
display is selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (607g)
74
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony A7R III as a Landscape photography camera
85
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
high MP (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment sealing
great battery pack (500 shots)
has double storage slots
87
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (42MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average ISO range (32,000)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (650 per charge)
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T4 Vlogging details
Sony A7R III Vlogging details
75
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
more heavy than others in class (607 grams)
37
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Fujifilm X-T4 vs Sony A7R III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T4 and Sony A7R III
 Fujifilm X-T4Sony Alpha A7R III
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-T4 Sony Alpha A7R III
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-02-24 2017-10-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 42MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 7952 x 5304
Max native ISO 12800 32000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 425
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 3,686 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.75x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 15.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Off, Auto, Fill-flash, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 240p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM1920 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1(5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 607 gr (1.34 pounds) 657 gr (1.45 pounds)
Dimensions 135 x 93 x 64mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.5") 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.7
DXO Low light score not tested 3523
Other
Battery life 500 images 650 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots (UHS-II supported) Two SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support on one)
Card slots 2 2
Pricing at release $1,700 $2,800