Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a7 III

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a7 III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7 III is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-T2 were released 2016 and Sony a7 III was released 2018. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-T2 2016
Sony a7 III 2018

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7 III has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-T2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a7 III 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-T2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7 III has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-T2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a7 III 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Sony a7 III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T2. Sony a7 III has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-T2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-T2 200-12800
Sony a7 III 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T2
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7 III

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T2 can shoot up to 14 pictures per seconds and Sony a7 III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-T2 14
Sony a7 III 10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a7 III can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7 III weighs 650 gr (equal to 1.43 lb) which is 28% heavier than Fujifilm X-T2 and its 507 gr (or 1.12 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-T2 507 gr
1.12 lb
Sony a7 III 650 gr
1.43 lb

Fujifilm X-T2 vs Sony a7 III Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T2 and Sony a7 III, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Name Fujifilm X-T2 Sony a7 III
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Release Year 2016 2018
Release Date 2016-07-07 2018-02-27
MSRP 1599 USD 1999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X-Processor Pro2 Bionz X
Image
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 11
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 325 693
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Articulated LCD Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1040000 921600
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type N/A N/A
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 1.16× (0.77× 35mm equiv.) 0.78x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2359296
Photography features
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Frames per second 14 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
AVCHD
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (with NFC and wireless control via PlayMemories Mobile app)
Remote Control Yes (via smartphone or wired remote) Wired
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-T2
Sony a7 III
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 340 shots 710 shots
Width 133 mm 127 mm
Height 92 mm 96 mm
Depth 49 mm 74 mm
Weight 507 gram 650 gram