Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a68

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a68. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a68 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a68 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** 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-T3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a68 has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 8 % larger resolution than Sony a68. 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 a68 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-T3. Sony a68 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-T3 has 160 to 12800.

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-T3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a68

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a68 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a68 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 a68 weighs 610 gr (equal to 1.34 lb) which is 13% heavier than Fujifilm X-T3 and its 539 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a68 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a68, 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-T3	Sony a68
Name	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Release Year	2018	2015
Release Date	2018-09-06	2015-11-05
MSRP	1499 USD	599 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Camera Type	Mirrorless	SLT
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	24 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	Bionz X
Image	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 25600
White Balance Presets	7	9
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
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 Face Detection LiveView
Focus Points	425	79
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Sony A 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	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
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Tilting
Screen size	3”	2.7”
Screen dots	1040000	460800
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Live view	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.)	0.88× (0.59× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Frames per second	20 fps	8 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	Yes
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	12 meters
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Video recording	Yes	Yes
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	MPEG4 XAVC-S AVCHD
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	1440 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone	Yes	Yes
Built-in Speakers	Yes	Yes
Storage	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	Yes
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or cable release)	Yes (wired or smartphone)
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a68
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	No
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	NP-FM500H lithium-ion battery and charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	390 shots	580 shots
Width	133 mm	143 mm
Height	93 mm	104 mm
Depth	59 mm	81 mm
Weight	539 gram	610 gram