• 35mm 847.3mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • ISO 80 - 102,400
  • APS-C 366.6mm2
  • 26.1 megapixels
  • ISO 160 - 12,800

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Differences

Sony A7S III advantages over Fujifilm X-E4

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • 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
    ~ 8.40 vs 3.77 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • NFC
    Yes vs No
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • More viewfinder magnification
    0.90x 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
  • Higher extended ISO
    409600 vs 51200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-E4 advantages over Sony A7S III

  • Less expensive
    $1049 vs $3198*
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Yes vs No
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Thinner
    32 mm vs 69 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    354g vs 614g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    26.1 vs 12.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • 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

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
  • In-camera panoramas
    Both provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Both provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Both provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • 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
  • 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

  • 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

User reviews

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The Competition

Compared to Sony A7S II

Sony A7S III
Sony A7S II
  • $3348
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A7S II
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $2398
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Fujifilm X-A7

Sony A7S III
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $3348
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • Internal flash
Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-A7
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $850
  • APS-C
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Internal flash

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A7S III
Sony A9 II
  • $3348
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • On-sensor phase detect
  • More pixels
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony A9 II
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $4498
  • 35mm
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compared to Canon R6

Sony A7S III
Canon R6
  • $3348
  • 35mm
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Bigger pixels
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect
Fujifilm X-E4
Canon R6
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $2149
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Larger sensor

Compared to Sony ZV-E10

Sony A7S III
Sony ZV-E10
  • $3348
  • 35mm
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • On-sensor phase detect
Fujifilm X-E4
Sony ZV-E10
  • $849
  • APS-C
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $631
  • APS-C
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
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