Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm X-T3

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Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm X-T3

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Sony A99 II conclusion.

APS-C 366.6mm²
26.1 megapixels
ISO 160 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-T3 Review.
How does it shoot? Fujifilm X-T3 in the real world.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-T3 conclusion.

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Differences

Sony A99 II advantages over Fujifilm X-T3

Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 4.51 vs 3.77 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Longer video battery life
135 vs 40 minutes
Capture more video
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

490 vs 390 shots
Capture more photos
Top deck display
Yes vs No
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
More pixels
42.4 vs 26.1 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Fujifilm X-T3 advantages over Sony A99 II

Less expensive
$1499 vs $3198*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Longer exposure
900 vs 30 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Faster JPEG shooting
20.0 fps vs 10.5 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
20.0 fps vs 11.1 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
36 vs 25 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
In-camera panoramas
Both provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Both provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
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
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Both provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Slow-motion videos
Both provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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Review Excerpt

Superb image quality at low, moderate ISOs; Improved high ISO performance; Fast continuous shooting speeds; Very impressive hybrid autofocus; High-quality 4K UHD video; Rugged camera body.
Multi-selector joystick can be awkward to use; No EVF live view at fastest burst rate; Buffer clearing is slow with no UHS-II support; 4K UHD video isn't as full-featured as E-mount counterparts.
Read our Sony A99 II Review

Great image quality from both JPEGs and raw; Excellent high ISO performance; Up to 20fps full-res burst shooting; Very fast autofocus performance; High-res EVF; 3-way tilting touchscreen; Dual UHS-II slots; 4K 60p video; F-Log support.
Slightly higher noise levels than X-T2; No in-body image stabilization; Slight crop in 4K 60p (1.18x); Internal 10-bit HEVC video files require a fast, modern computer.
Read our Fujifilm X-T3 Review

The Competition

Compared to Canon 5DS R

Sony A99 II

Canon 5DS R

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Focus peaking

$1729
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5DS R

Fujifilm X-T3

Canon 5DS R

$1299
APS-C

Focus peaking
Shoot 4K video

$1729
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon 5DS R

Compared to Fujifilm X-T2

Sony A99 II

Fujifilm X-T2

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$999
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

Compare Sony A99 II vs Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T2

$1299
APS-C

Touchscreen
Built-in Bluetooth

$999
APS-C

Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-T2

Compared to Canon 5D Mark IV

Sony A99 II

Canon 5D Mark IV

$3198
35mm

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

$2499
35mm

Lens selection
Bigger pixels

Compare Sony A99 II vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Fujifilm X-T3

Canon 5D Mark IV

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
Focus peaking

$2499
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Canon 5D Mark IV

Compared to Nikon D850

Sony A99 II

Nikon D850

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Sony A99 II vs Nikon D850

Fujifilm X-T3

Nikon D850

$1299
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

$2664
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

Compare Fujifilm X-T3 vs Nikon D850

Compared to Sony A6600

Sony A99 II

Sony A6600

$3198
35mm

Tilt-swivel screen
Larger sensor

$1143
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Sony A99 II vs Sony A6600

Fujifilm X-T3

Sony A6600

$1299
APS-C

In-camera panoramas
Higher max flash sync

$1143
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
NFC

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