Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A7R III

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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A7R III

APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
28.00mm (35mm eq.)

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X70 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm XF10
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R IV
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Differences

Fujifilm X70 advantages over Sony A7R III

Less expensive
$699* vs $2498
Save money for lenses or accessories
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Fast startup
~0.80 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
44 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Higher max flash sync
1/2000 vs 1/250 sec
Reduce the effect of ambient light in flash shots
Lighter weight
347g vs 657g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.17 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R III advantages over Fujifilm X70

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Shoot 4K video
4K (UHD) vs 1080p
Make sure you have a fast computer
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
More pixels
42.4 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 8.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Bigger JPEG buffer
82 vs 10 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Bigger RAW buffer
30 vs 7 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Both provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Both provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter

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Review Excerpt

Compact camera body; Impressive optical performance; Very good JPEG image quality; Good high ISO performance; Film Simulation modes; Tilting touchscreen display.
Inconsistent AF performance; Clunky menus; Shallow buffer depth; Poor video quality; No built-in viewfinder like X100-series.
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Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots; Significantly better battery life.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.
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The Competition

Compared to Nikon Coolpix A

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Coolpix A

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1097
APS-C

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Coolpix A

Sony A7R III

Nikon Coolpix A

$2248
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1097
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

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Compared to Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Fujifilm X70

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$1534
APS-C

More telephoto lens reach

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Sony A7R III

Leica X-E (Typ 102)

$2248
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$1534
APS-C

Internal flash
Thinner

Compare Sony A7R III vs Leica X-E (Typ 102)

Compared to Sony A7R II

Fujifilm X70

Sony A7R II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$2898
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

$2248
35mm

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$2898
35mm

In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A7R II

Compared to Ricoh GR II

Fujifilm X70

Ricoh GR II

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
Touchscreen

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
NFC

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Ricoh GR II

Sony A7R III

Ricoh GR II

$2248
35mm

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$538
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7R III vs Ricoh GR II

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm X70

Nikon Z7 II

$699
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2330
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Fujifilm X70 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R III

Nikon Z7 II

$2248
35mm

High resolution composite
NFC

$2330
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

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