Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony RX100 VII

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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony RX100 VII

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

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1 inch 116.2mm²
20.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 200.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Sony RX100 VII

Less expensive
$749 vs $1298*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 3.93 vs 2.41 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.8 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Longer video battery life
50 vs 40 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

350 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
More pixels
24.3 vs 20.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Higher extended ISO
51200 vs 25600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Sony RX100 VII advantages over Fujifilm X-E3

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
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/180 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
169 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
77 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
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
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
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
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
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
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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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.
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The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Fujifilm X-E3

Canon EOS M3

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Canon EOS M3

Sony RX100 VII

Canon EOS M3

$1298
1 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$1049
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Canon EOS M3

Compared to Panasonic ZS100

Fujifilm X-E3

Panasonic ZS100

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Panasonic ZS100

Sony RX100 VII

Panasonic ZS100

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
Tiltable Screen

$498
1 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Panasonic ZS100

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A6500

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$1216
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A6500

Sony RX100 VII

Sony A6500

$1298
1 inch

Less expensive
Slower slow-motion

$1216
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Sony A6500

Compared to Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony RX100 VI

$699
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1062
1 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Tiltable Screen

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony RX100 VI

Sony RX100 VII

Sony RX100 VI

$1298
1 inch

External Mic Jack

$1062
1 inch

Less expensive
Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Sony RX100 VII vs Sony RX100 VI

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 RX100 VII

Fujifilm X-T30

$1298
1 inch

Slower slow-motion
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Larger sensor

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