Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7R IV

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Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A7R IV

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APS-C 369.0mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-A3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-A3 in the real world.
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35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A7R IV Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7R IV in the real world.
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Compare Sony A7R IV image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7R IV conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-A5
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Fujifilm X-A3 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$549 vs $3164*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
40 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Has anti-aliasing filter
Filter vs No Filter
Reduces unsightly moiré in photos
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R IV advantages over Fujifilm X-A3

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
Fast startup
~1.30 vs 2.0 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Yes vs No
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Longer stills battery life
More info

Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

670 vs 410 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Newer
5 years vs 8 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.37 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
More pixels
61.0 vs 24.2 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Lacks anti-aliasing filter
No Filter vs Filter
Enjoy sharper photos
Faster JPEG shooting
10.0 fps vs 5.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
70 vs 9 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
7.2 fps vs 5.8 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
32 vs 6 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Read our Fujifilm X-A3 Express Review

Outstanding image quality; Excellent high ISOs; Fast AF performance with Eye-AF tracking; 10fps bursts at full-resolution; Improved ergonomics; Dual UHS-II card slots; Higher-res EVF.
Expensive; No 4Kp60; Buffer clearing could be faster; Menus are still frustrating; Touchscreen underutilized; No built-in flash.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A6300

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$748
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Sony A6300

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6300

$3331
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6300

Compared to Canon EOS M6

Fujifilm X-A3

Canon EOS M6

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Fast startup
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon EOS M6

Sony A7R IV

Canon EOS M6

$3331
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$399
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon EOS M6

Compared to Fujifilm X-A5

Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-A5

$549
APS-C

Fast startup

$499
APS-C

Shoot 4K video
Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Fujifilm X-A5

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-A5

$3331
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$499
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X-A5

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm X-A3

Canon R5

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3331
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Canon R5

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm X-A3

Nikon Z7 II

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X-A3 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3331
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Less expensive
Bigger pixels

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