Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony a7S III
This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony a7S III. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.
Manufacturing
Fujifilm X-T20 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7S III is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.
Fujifilm X-T20 were released 2017 and Sony a7S III was released 2020. That is a 3 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.Camera | Released |
Fujifilm X-T20 | 2017 |
Sony a7S III | 2020 |
Type of camera
Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.
Sensors / crop factor
These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T20 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7S 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-T20 | 75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5 |
Sony a7S 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
Fujifilm X-T20 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7S III has 12 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:
Camera | Megapixels |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
24 MP
24000000 pixels 6000 x 4000 |
Sony a7S III |
12 MP
12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832 |
Fujifilm X-T20 has a 100 % larger resolution than Sony a7S III. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.
ISO range
Sony a7S III has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T20. Sony a7S III has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-T20 has 200 to 12800.
Camera | ISO Range |
Fujifilm X-T20 | 200-12800 |
Sony a7S III | 80-102400 |
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-T20
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7S III
Pictures per second
Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T20 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a7S III can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.
Camera | FPS (Frames per second) |
Fujifilm X-T20 | 8 |
Sony a7S 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-T20 and Sony a7S 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 a7S III weighs 699 gr (equal to 1.54 lb) which is 83% heavier than Fujifilm X-T20 and its 383 gr (or 0.84 lb).
Camera | Weight |
Fujifilm X-T20 | 383 gr 0.84 lb |
Sony a7S III | 699 gr 1.54 lb |
Fujifilm X-T20 vs Sony a7S III Specs
Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T20 and Sony a7S 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-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Name | Fujifilm X-T20 | Sony a7S III |
Manufacturer | Fujifilm | Sony |
Release Date and Price |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Release Year | 2017 | 2020 |
Release Date | 2017-01-19 | 2020-07-28 |
MSRP | 899 USD | 3499 USD |
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Camera Type |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Camera Type | Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
Sensor |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S 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 | 4240 x 2832 pixels |
Megapixels | 24 MP | 12 MP |
Image Processor | X-Processor Pro2 | Bionz XR |
Image |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
ISO Range | 200 - 12800 | 80 - 102400 |
White Balance Presets | 7 | 7 |
Custom White Balance | Yes | Yes |
Image Stabilization | No |
Yes (Sensor-Shift (5-axis)) |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 0 stops | 5.5 stops |
Uncompressed format | RAW | RAW |
Optics & Focus |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Autofocus Motor | Yes | Yes |
Autofocus |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView |
Focus Points | 325 | 759 |
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-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Articulated LCD | Tilting | Fully articulated |
Screen size | 3” | 3” |
Screen dots | 1040000 | 1440000 |
Touch screen | Yes | Yes |
Screen type | TFT LCD (RGBW) | TFT LCD |
Live view | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder Type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.93× (0.62× 35mm equiv.) | 0.91x |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2360000 | 9440000 |
Photography features |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Frames per second | 8 fps | 10 fps |
Minimum Shutter Speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Built-in Flash | Yes | No |
Built-in Flash Range | 5 meters | 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-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Video recording | Yes | Yes |
Video format |
H.264 |
MPEG4 H.264 H.265 XAVC-S XAVC-HS |
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-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Memory Card |
SD/SDHC |
Compact Flash Express SD/SDHC |
Connectivity |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
HDMI Output | Yes | Yes |
Microphone Port | Yes | Yes |
Headphone Port | No | Yes |
Wireless |
Yes Built-in (802.11b/g/n) |
Yes Built-in (802.11ac (dual band) + Bluetooth) |
Remote Control | Yes (via smartphone, cable release) | Yes (wireless or smartphone) |
GPS |
Yes Optional via Smartphone |
No |
Body & Dimensions |
Fujifilm X-T20 |
Sony a7S III |
Enviromentally sealed | No | Yes |
Battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery Details |
NP-W126S lithium-ion battery
|
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery charger
|
Battery Life (CIPA) | 350 shots | 600 shots |
Width | 118 mm | 129 mm |
Height | 83 mm | 97 mm |
Depth | 41 mm | 81 mm |
Weight | 383 gram | 699 gram |