X-T3vs A7R II
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
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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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £799 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Architecture | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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