X-T3vs A9
Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action 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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The x-t3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T3 (2018) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £649 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps 10-bit (internal) | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 539g (body only) | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.75× 3.69M-dot | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-Mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, Micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T3 | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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