Sony a7III vs Fujifilm X-T4 or Full Frame vs APS-C

• 4 years ago

Thehybridshooter released his video review comparing the Sony a7III to the Fujifilm X-T4. He comes from a Sony background in this comparison and makes a few mistakes due to not being overly familiar with Fujifilm cameras, but it is a worth wild comparison and I would tend to agree with him about Sony being the pragmatic choice. If you just want to get the shot the Sony a7III is very hard to match or beat, but Fujifilm does have a feel to it kind of like Leica. You can read a summary of the above video below:

• Both are great cameras
• Sony a7III full-frame camera with great sensor, flawless AF, IBIS, best battery life, very compact
• Fujifilm X-T4 more geared towards enthusiasts with a vintage look/feel with APS-C sensor, IBIS, class-leading video, engaging analog controls
• Size and weight are similar with the Sony being a little smaller
• Both are made of magnesium
• Both have plastic IO doors that I do not like
• a7III has a more solid screen attachment because it doesn’t rotate
• Both cameras feel premium
• X-T4 is more vintage and one of the best-looking cameras on the market
• a7III is minimalistic and I like it too
• Both cameras use BSI sensors but they are different sizes
• X-T4 has more pixels 26 vs 24
• a7III you can get good results with average lenses
• X-T4 needs better lenses to get good looking photos since the pixel density is more
• Full frame shallow depth of field look is easier on a7III
• Sony a7III has an incredible dynamic range
• Fujifilm X-T4 has great dynamic range also, but not as much as a7III
• No one should be disappointed with X-T4 dynamic range
• X-T4 is about half a stop darker than a7III at same ISO
• a7III is generally cleaner than X-T4
• Fujifilm X-T4 ISO noise at 6,400 is about equal to a7III at 12,800
• Sony a7III is acceptable at 12,800 and you can go higher depending on the scene
• Fujifilm X-T4 shouldn’t go beyond 6,400
• Similar color science with both
• Both provide accurate color
• Fujifilm has great simulations
• Sony has picture profiles
• Both cameras use hybrid AF
• Sony a7III is basically perfect AF
• Fujifilm X-T4 has good AF for stills, but not as good for video or if you are too far or close to the camera
• New Fujifilm lenses with linear motors are smooth
• Sony lenses work flawlessly even if using third party lenses
• Both cameras do full sensor 4k with no crop
• Fujifilm has 4k DCI 60p with no crop and Sony cant do 60p at all
• X-T4 can do 4k 10-bit 4:2:0 400Mbps internally and 4:2:2 externally
• a7III can only do 8-bit up to 100Mbps
• Both cameras have good semi-flat profiles
• X-T4 Eterna captures a lot of dynamic range with 10-bit files and this is currently his favorite way to record video
• X-T4 Eterna is currently his favorite configuration for any camera
• Sony’s flat profile is great too but is limited by 8-bit capture
• X-T4 also has F-Log to work with
• Sony’s automatic exposure changes smoothly for video
• Fujifilm still has some issues with automatic exposure in video because it happens in steps
• Fujifilm is the more advanced video camera thanks to the extra creative options
• When it comes to handling Fujifilm has dedicated buttons for shutter/aperture/ISO
• Sony has a more traditional setup with mode and exposure dials
• Handling comes down to preference
• Sony a7III has a larger grip that good to hold onto larger lenses
• Fujifilm X-T4 doesn’t have the best grip, but it is pretty good
• No complaints about Sony a7III button layout
• Fujifilm has very good controls, but he doesn’t like the AF selector switch on the front, but likes the joystick on the back
• Fujifilm is more fun to use than Sony a7III, but it is still fun to shoot with Sony
• Fujifilm has the better user interface
• Sony has an outdated user interface
• Fujifilm X-T4 has a better quick menu than Sony a7III
• Fujifilm X-T4 has well-organized menus
• Both have dual card slots
• Fujifilm has two UHS-II slots
• Sony has one UHS-II slot
• Both can be charged via USB-C while shooting
• Mic and Headphone jack on both, but X-T4 require a dongle for a headphone jack
• Both have IBIS
• Fujifilm X-T4 has better IBIS
• Sony’s IBIS isn’t as good, but it is impressive due to the size of the sensor and the camera
• Fujifilm X-T4 has a better EVF and LCD on the back
• Sony a7III has a slightly larger viewfinder, but it is lower resolution
• Fujifilm X-T4 has a selfy screen and the a7III does not
• He prefers a tilt-up screen to a selfy screen
• Fujifilm X-T4 can shoot 15 fps with mechanical shutter and 30fps with electronic with autofocus, but there is a 1.25x crop
• Sony can shoot 10fps and AF-C
• Sony E-mount has the best lens selection at the moment including 3rd party lenses
• Fujifilm has some optically very good lenses, but some are quite old and need updating for video etc…
• Fujifilm f/2 primes are his favorite lenses at the moment along with the 16-80mm f/4
• Fujinon MKX lenses are also excellent for advanced filmmakers
• Both have great battery life, but Sony lasts the longest
• Sony is a pragmatic choice
• Fujifilm has a great sensor and it is great for filmmakers
• Both cameras are a great value and there is no clear winner at this time

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