Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X-E3

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

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A9 conclusion.

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.

Succeeded by the Sony A9 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-E4
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Differences

Sony A9 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
105 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

650 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
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
20.0 fps vs 8.0 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
364 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
240 vs 26 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (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

Fujifilm X-E3 advantages over Sony A9

Less expensive
$749 vs $2995*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.70 vs 1.2 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
42 mm vs 63 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
337g vs 673g
Lighter weight
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

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

New sensor offers incredible performance; Excellent image quality at low & high ISOs; Very good dynamic range; Phenomenal 20fps burst speed & deep buffer; Very good battery life for a mirrorless; 4K video; Dual card slots.
Slow buffer clearing; Only one card slot is UHS-II compatible; Touchscreen underutilized; No lossless RAW compression option; No 4K/60p option.
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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

The Competition

Compared to Canon EOS M3

Sony A9

Canon EOS M3

$2995
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$1049
APS-C

Less expensive
Internal flash

Compare Sony A9 vs 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

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$2995
35mm

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$3802
35mm

Built-in GPS
Top deck display

Compare Sony A9 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Fujifilm X-E3

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A9

Sony A7R III

$2995
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$2204
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A7R III

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A7R III

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2204
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Fujifilm X-T30

Sony A9

Fujifilm X-T30

$2995
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A9 vs 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

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A9

Sony A9 II

$2995
35mm

Less expensive

$4498
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Fujifilm X-E3

Sony A9 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$4498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-E3 vs Sony A9 II

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