X-T3vs A7R
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.
Studio, Tripod Landscape & Camera History — A7R (2013): The world's first 36MP full-frame mirrorless — a landmark camera that launched the A7R series, despite contrast-detect AF and significant shutter shock limitations.
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 (2013)
- Collectors and photographers interested in the camera that started the A7R lineage
- Studio photographers who work on a tripod and can manage contrast-detect AF
- Landscape photographers who prioritise resolution over autofocus performance
- Sony FE system users who want a historical body at a very low used price
Quick take: The a7r has the highest resolution at 36mp; the a7r is the most affordable; only the x-t3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A7R (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £349 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 36.4MP Full-Frame CMOS (no OLPF) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 36.4MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect on sensor) |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 465g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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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