Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R IV

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APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T3 in the real world.
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Compare Fujifilm X-T3 image quality against competitors.
What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T3 conclusion.

35mm 849.7mm²
61.0 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

Go in depth with our full Sony A7R IV Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A7R IV conclusion.

Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T4
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R V

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Differences

Fujifilm X-T3 advantages over Sony A7R IV

Less expensive
$1499 vs $2699*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
58 mm vs 77 mm
Thinner
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.20 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
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 JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 10.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 7.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R IV advantages over Fujifilm X-T3

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
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
105 vs 40 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

670 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
61.0 vs 26.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
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
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
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
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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

Great image quality from both JPEGs and raw; Excellent high ISO performance; Up to 20fps full-res burst shooting; Very fast autofocus performance; High-res EVF; 3-way tilting touchscreen; Dual UHS-II slots; 4K 60p video; F-Log support.
Slightly higher noise levels than X-T2; No in-body image stabilization; Slight crop in 4K 60p (1.18x); Internal 10-bit HEVC video files require a fast, modern computer.
Read our Fujifilm X-T3 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.
Read our Sony A7R IV Review

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-T2

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Fujifilm X-H1

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-H1

$1299
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Thinner

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-H1

Sony A7R IV

Fujifilm X-H1

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

$1199
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Fujifilm X-H1

Compared to Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

$1131
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A6600

Sony A7R IV

Sony A6600

$3120
35mm

Larger sensor
High resolution composite

$1131
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Sony A6600

Compared to Canon R5

Fujifilm X-T3

Canon R5

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3349
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon R5

Sony A7R IV

Canon R5

$3120
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-T3

Nikon Z7 II

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R IV

Nikon Z7 II

$3120
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Bigger pixels
Top deck display

Compare Sony A7R IV vs Nikon Z7 II

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