Sony Alpha 7 III vs Fujifilm X-T1

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      Specifications

      General Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      BrandSonyFujifilm
      ModelAlpha 7 IIIX-T1
      Predecessor ModelSony Alpha 7 II
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 7 IV Fujifilm X-T2
      MSRP$2000$1299.95 / £1049.99 / €1199 (body only), $1699.95 / £1399.99 / €1599 (with XF 18-55mm F2.8-4 OIS lens)
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS X-TRANS II
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.8 x 23.8 mm23.6 x 15.6 mm
      Total Pixels25.3 Megapixel16.7 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels24.2 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 51,200200 - 6,400
      Boosted ISO Range50 - 204,800100 - 51,200
      Photo Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      ProcessorBIONZ XEXR Processor II
      Max Image Resolution6000 x 40004896 x 3264
      Other Resolutions6000 x 3376, 3936 x 2624, 3936 x 2216, 3008 x 1688, 3008 x 2000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsExtra fine, fine, standardLarge, Medium, Small
      Bit Depth14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater
      Focus Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAutomatic, Continuous-Servo AF, Direct Manual Focus, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFContinuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      AF Detection Range-3 to +20 EV
      Number of Focus Points69349
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Lens MountSony EFujifilm X
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Screen TypeTiltingTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD (RGBW)
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution922k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.78x1.16x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.78x0.77x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,359k dot2,360k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint23 mm23 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +3-4 to +2
      Shutter Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Shutter TypeElectronicFocal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.0 fps8.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 24.2 MP for up to 89 Frames (Raw) / 177 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 8 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 6 fps at 24.2 MP
      Up to 3 fps at 24.2 MP
      Approx. 8.0 fps (JPEG: max. approx. 47 frames)
      Approx. 3.0 fps (JPEG: up to the capacity of the card)
      Flash Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Forced Flash
      Slow Synchro
      Suppressed Flash
      Rear-curtain Synchro
      Commander
      Flash Range8.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/250 sec1/180 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionIntelligent Hot ShoeHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Average
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±5 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV, 2 EV increments) (at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLocked when shutter button is pressed halfway. Available with AE lock button (On/Off/Auto)
      DXO Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      DxO Low Light ISO3730
      DxO Color Depth25.0
      DxO Dynamic Range14.7
      DxO Overall Score96
      Video Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/XAVC S
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [60 to 100 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94/100 fps [16 to 100 Mbps]
      AVCHD/H.264
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps [17 to 24 Mbps]
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes4:2:2 8-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) @ 23.98/24.00/25/29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24.00/50/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i @ 50/59.94 fps
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, Sony S-Log 2, Sony S-Log 3
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input/Output (Shared with Remote Input)
      1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Mobile App Compatible *As of May, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility
      Remote Control RM-VPR1, VCT-XPR10, VCT-VPR1, RM-SPR1, RMT-VP1K (Optional) RR-90 remote release (not included)
      Environmental Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Physical Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Dimensions127 x 96 x 74 mm (5 x 3.78 x 2.91")129 x 90 x 47 mm (5.08 x 3.54 x 1.85")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)440 g (0.97 lb / 15.52 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.3 x 6.6 x 5.4"9.37 x 7.953 x 5.748"
      Package Weight2.485 lb4.2 lb
      Power and Storage Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Battery PackNP-FZ100NP-W126
      Battery Life610 shots350 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSlot 1: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo Hybrid (UHS-I)
      Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Sony Alpha 7 III Fujifilm X-T1
      Self Timer 2, 5 or 10 sec; continuous 3 or 5 exposures 10sec. / 2sec. Delay
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemCharge protection coating on optical filter and image sensor shift mechanism


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