Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A1

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A1

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APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-E3 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
50.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Sony A1

Less expensive
$749 vs $4998*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
42 mm vs 80 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
337g vs 737g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Sony A1 advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
150 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
Longer stills battery life
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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

530 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
Higher max flash sync
1/400 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Newer
4 years vs 7 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More viewfinder magnification
0.90x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
50.1 vs 24.3 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
Faster JPEG shooting
30.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
165 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
155 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 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
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
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
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Stylish, compact body; Great image quality; Very good overall performance; Touchscreen LCD; 4K UHD video recording.
Small EVF; Fixed display; Unreliable continuous autofocus.
Read our Fujifilm X-E3 Express Review

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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Sony A1

Canon EOS M3

$5498
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

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Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A6500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Sony A1

Sony A6500

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A6500

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Fujifilm X-E3

Fujifilm X-T30

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$849
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A1

Fujifilm X-T30

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Larger sensor

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A1 vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A7R IV

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7R IV

Sony A1

Sony A7R IV

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
Longer video battery life

$3120
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A1 vs Sony A7R IV

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon R5

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Larger sensor
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon R5

Sony A1

Canon R5

$5498
35mm

Slower slow-motion
NFC

$3349
35mm

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

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