Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7 III

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7 III

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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.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-E3 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-E3.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-E3 conclusion.

35mm 847.3mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 51,200

Go in depth with our full Sony A7 III Review.
How does it shoot? Sony A7 III in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the A7 III.
Compare Sony A7 III image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7 III conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Succeeded by the Sony A7 IV
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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Sony A7 III

Less expensive
$749 vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Thinner
42 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
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
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7 III 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
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.93 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
115 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

710 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.62x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
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
9.9 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
163 vs 48 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.7 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
204800 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

New 24MP sensor offers excellent image quality; Outstanding high ISO performance and dynamic range; Improved JPEG colors; Improved build quality; Fast autofocus; Excellent 4K video; Very good battery life.
Buffer clearing can be slow even with fast UHS-II cards; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No losslessly compressed RAW option; Dedicated battery charger not included; Menus are still confusing; No built-in flash.
Read our Sony A7 III Review

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 A7 III

Canon EOS M3

$1531
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$850
APS-C

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony A7 III vs Canon EOS M3

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 A7 III

Sony A6500

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Fast startup

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Compared to Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon Z6

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z6

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

$1396
35mm

Top deck display
More dots on screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Nikon Z6

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 A7 III

Fujifilm X-T30

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T30

Compared to Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm X-E3

Nikon Z6 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Nikon Z6 II

Sony A7 III

Nikon Z6 II

$1531
35mm

Less expensive
NFC

$1747
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

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