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Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1

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Sony A7R III

42 MP | Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

Sony A7R III
$3,198.00
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Fujifilm X-H1

24 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) CMOS Sensor

Fujifilm X-H1
$1,899.00
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1 Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Mirrorless cameras. Sony A7R III has a 42.0MP Full frame sensor whereas Fujifilm X-H1 has a 24.0MP APS-C sensor. This will be an interesting match up as even though these two cameras doesn't have the exact same body type, they are both ranked amongst Top 10 cameras in their classes. Sony A7R III is ranked #2 out of 30 Pro Mirrorless cameras with an overall score of 99 whereas Fujifilm X-H1 is ranked #0 out of 1 cameras with an overall score of 84.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Sony A7R III Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2017-10-25
  • 42MP - Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 100 - 32000 ( expands to 50-102400)
  • Sony E Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3″ Tilting Screen
  • 3686k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 10.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 657g. 127 x 96 x 74 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
  • Replaced Sony Alpha 7R II Compare

Fujifilm X-H1 Key Specs

  • Announcement Date: 2018-02-14
  • 24MP - APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3 Tilting Screen
  • 3690k dot Electronic viewfinder
  • 14.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4096 x 2160 video resolution
  • 120 High-Speed Video
  • Built-in Wireless
  • 673g. 140 x 97 x 86 mm
  • Weather Sealed Body
Reasons to choose Sony Alpha A7R III over Fujifilm X-H1
Max Sensor Resolution 42 MP vs 24 MP 75% more pixels
Max ISO 32.000 vs 12.800 150% higher Max ISO
Number of Focus Points 425 vs 325 100 more focus points
LCD Screen Resolution 1.440k dots vs 1.040k dots 38% higher resolution screen
Battery Life 650 shots vs 310 shots 340 more frames with a single charge
Weight 657 g vs 673 g 16 g lighter
Headphone Port Yes vs No better video control
Sensor Pixel Area 20.43µm2 vs 15.28µm2 33% larger pixel area
Flash Sync Port Yes vs No Connect off-camera flash
NFC Connection Yes vs No Easy wireless connectivity with compatible devices
Autofocus at f/8 aperture 0 points vs none Autofocus with teleconverters
Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-H1 over Sony Alpha A7R III
Continuous Shooting 14.0fps vs 10.0fps 4 fps faster
Timelapse Recording Yes vs With optional app creative shooting
Viewfinder Resolution 3690k dot vs 3686.4k dot 0% higher resolution
Price $1,899 vs $3,198 $1,299 cheaper
Max Video Resolution 4096 x 2160 vs 3840 x 2160 Higher Resolution Video
Top LCD Yes vs No Help viewing and changing settings easily
Common Strengths of Sony Alpha A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1
Wireless Connection Yes vs Yes Better connectivity
Bluetooth Connection Yes vs Yes Connect to other devices via Bluetooth
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift All the lenses are stabilized
Articulating Screen Yes vs Yes Flexible shooting positions
External Flash Shoe Yes vs Yes Better for flash photography
Touch Screen Yes vs Yes Easy control of camera functions
Viewfinder Yes (Electronic) vs Yes (Electronic) Better framing and control
RAW Support Yes vs Yes Better image quality
Face Detection Focus Yes vs Yes very handy for portraits
Max Resolution 42 MP vs 24 MP Bigger prints and more details
Microphone Port Yes vs Yes High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing Yes vs Yes shoot at tough conditions
AE Bracketing Yes vs Yes Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Storage Slot 2 vs 2 Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote Control Yes vs Yes Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Support for UHS Memory Cards UHS-II vs UHS-II Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Common Weaknesses of Sony Alpha A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1
Built-in Flash No vs No Require external flash
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1: Physical Specs Comparison

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1. Sony A7R III is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 13mm narrower, 1mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Fujifilm X-H1.

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1 Camera Size Comparison - Front View
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1.
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1 Camera Size Comparison - Top View

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1 Detailed Size Comparison

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Sony A7R III is 16g lighter than the Fujifilm X-H1 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since Sony A7R III has a Full frame sensor and Fujifilm X-H1 has a smaller APS-C sensor, Fujifilm X-H1's lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will generally be lighter and smaller than the Sony A7R III lenses.

Weight Comparison

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Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1: Sensor Comparison

Sony A7R III has a 42.0MP Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features Bionz X processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-H1 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS sensor and features X-Processor Pro processor.

Sony A7R III's sensor provides 18MP more than Fujifilm X-H1's sensor, which gives a significant advantage in real life. You can print your images larger or crop more freely. On the other hand, please keep in mind that Max sensor resolution is not the only determinant of resolving power. Factors such as the optical elements, low pass filter, pixel size and sensor technology also affects the final resolution of the captured image.

Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Fujifilm X-H1 and Sony A7R III sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the A7R III and X-H1 sensor size comparison.

Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1 Sensor Size Comparison


As seen above, Sony A7R III has a 2.4x Larger sensor area than Fujifilm X-H1. Larger sensors give photographer more control on the depth of field and blurry background compared to smaller sensor when shot in same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1 Good for?
In this section, we rank and compare Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Sony A7R III for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-H1 for Portrait Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Read the details

Sony A7R III for Street Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-H1 for Street Photography

EXCELLENT
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
Read the details

Sony A7R III for Sports Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-H1 for Sports Photography

GOOD
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 10.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
425 Focus Points
Good Battery Life: 650 shots
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Read the details
Image Stabilization
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 14.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
325 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Read the details

Sony A7R III for Daily Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-H1 for Daily Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
657g
Body Thickness 74mm
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
673g
Body Thickness 86mm
Read the details

Sony A7R III for Landscape Photography

EXCELLENT

Fujifilm X-H1 for Landscape Photography

GOOD
Large Full frame (35.9 x 24 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 42.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details
Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details


Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R III Comparison of Available Lenses
Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. When we look at the available lenses for these two cameras, we see that Sony A7R III has an advantage over Fujifilm X-H1. There are 83 lenses for Sony A7R III's Sony E mount, on the other hand there are only 41 lenses for Fujifilm X-H1's Fujifilm X lens mount.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. Both Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1 has Sensor based Image stabilization which means that all the lenses will be stabilized in these bodies.

Lens Type # of Sony A7R III Lenses # of Fujifilm X-H1 Lenses
Standard Zoom 9 (7 Full Frame) 5
Standard Prime 13 (5 Full Frame) 11
Wideangle Zoom 4 (3 Full Frame) 1
Wideangle Prime 27 (14 Full Frame) 13
Telephoto Zoom 6 (5 Full Frame) 5
Telephoto Prime 10 (7 Full Frame) 2
SuperZoom 8 (1 Full Frame) 1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime 1 (0 Full Frame) 1
Macro Prime 4 (3 Full Frame) 2
Perspective Control Prime 1 (1 Full Frame) n/a
Telephoto Mirror Prime n/a n/a
TOTAL 83 (46 Full Frame) 41
Sony A7R III vs Fujifilm X-H1: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Sony A7R III and Fujifilm X-H1 scores compare:

Sony A7R III
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #1 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #2 out of 1131 in all Cameras
Fujifilm X-H1
Imaging
Features
Value
Portability
Overall
Ranked #0 out of 49 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1131 in all Cameras

Sony A7R III is the clear winner of this comparison. It has a higher Overall Score and beats Fujifilm X-H1 in all criterias. It has better general image quality, more features, more compact body and offers more value for the money

Sony A7R III
Sony A7R III
$3,198.00

Fujifilm X-H1
Fujifilm X-H1
$1,899.00

Fujifilm X-H1 vs Sony A7R III Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sony Alpha A7R III Fujifilm X-H1
Brand Sony Fujifilm
Announced 2017-10-25 2018-02-14
Body Type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Price $3,198.00 $1,899.00
Sensor
Type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Size Full frame APS-C
Dimensions 35.9 x 24 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area 861.60mm2 366.60mm2
Megapixels 42 megapixels 24 megapixels
Max Resolution 7952 x 5304 6000 x 4000
Max Native Light sensitivity 32,000 ISO 12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity 102400 ISO 51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity 100 ISO 200 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity 50 ISO 100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 425 325
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount Sony E Fujifilm X
Number of Available Lenses 83 41
Screen
Type Tilting Tilting
Size 3″ 3
Resolution 1,440k dots 1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution 3,686k dots 3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78 0.75
Photography Features
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization Sensor-shift Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
External Flash
Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps 14.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160
Video Formats MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight 657g 673g
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm 140 x 97 x 86mm
Battery Life 650 shots 310 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording With Downloadable App
GPS None None
DxO Sensor Scores
DxO Overall Score 100 not tested
DxO Color Depth 26.0 not tested
DxO Dynamic Range 14.7 not tested
DxO Low Light ISO 3523 not tested
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