X-T3vs A7 II
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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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7 ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £549 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
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