X-T3vs A1 II
VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Video, Street, Travel, Portrait — X-T3 (2018): The camera that proved APS-C could punch above full-frame on video.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
X-T3 (2018)
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K 60fps 10-bit without full-frame prices
- Street photographers who want physical dials and compact size
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — |
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