Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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Sony A9 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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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 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

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How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T3 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T3 conclusion.

Succeeded by the Sony A9 II
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T4
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Differences

Sony A9 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
Bigger pixels
~ 5.93 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
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
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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 390 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
1440k vs 1040k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Bigger JPEG buffer
364 vs 64 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
240 vs 36 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Higher extended ISO
204800 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-T3 advantages over Sony A9

Less expensive
$1499 vs $2995*
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.22 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

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

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.
Read our Sony A9 Review

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

The Competition

Compared to Leica SL (Typ 601)

Sony A9

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$2997
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-T3

Leica SL (Typ 601)

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$3802
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Leica SL (Typ 601)

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A9

Fujifilm X-T2

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A9 vs 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

Compared to Sony A7R III

Sony A9

Sony A7R III

$2997
35mm

Bigger pixels
Fast startup

$2151
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A7R III

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A7R III

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2151
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A7R III

Compared to Sony A6600

Sony A9

Sony A6600

$2997
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1131
APS-C

Less expensive
Longer video battery life

Compare Sony A9 vs 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

Compared to Sony A9 II

Sony A9

Sony A9 II

$2997
35mm

Less expensive

$4498
35mm

Newer

Compare Sony A9 vs Sony A9 II

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A9 II

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$4498
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony A9 II

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