Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A7 III

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Fujifilm X-T20 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-T20 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T20 in the real world.
See real-world photos taken with the X-T20.

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-T30
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Succeeded by the Sony A7 IV
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Differences

Fujifilm X-T20 advantages over Sony A7 III

Less expensive
$799 vs $1498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
More telephoto lens reach
84 mm vs 70 mm
Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
41 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
713g vs 945g
Lighter weight
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster JPEG shooting
13.7 fps vs 9.9 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
13.7 fps vs 9.7 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7 III advantages over Fujifilm X-T20

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)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer video battery life
115 vs 50 minutes
Capture more video
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

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
Bigger JPEG buffer
163 vs 32 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
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
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

We haven’t reviewed the Fujifilm X-T20.
Read our Fujifilm X-T20 Initial Test

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 Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-T20

Sony A6300

$599
APS-C

Touchscreen
Doesn't require an AA filter

$748
APS-C

NFC
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony A6300

Sony A7 III

Sony A6300

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$748
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Sony A6300

Compared to Fujifilm X-A3

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-A3

$599
APS-C

Eye-level viewfinder
Shoot 4K video

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
Lighter weight

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-A3

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X-A3

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$549
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-A3

Compared to Fujifilm X-T100

Fujifilm X-T20

Fujifilm X-T100

$599
APS-C

Fast startup
More telephoto lens reach

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 vs Fujifilm X-T100

Sony A7 III

Fujifilm X-T100

$1531
35mm

Larger sensor
Slower slow-motion

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Sony A7 III vs Fujifilm X-T100

Compared to Nikon Z6

Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon Z6

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1396
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 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 Nikon Z6 II

Fujifilm X-T20

Nikon Z6 II

$599
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$1747
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T20 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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