Fujifilm X-T4vs Sony A9 III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
Starting from £999 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-T4
Sony
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
View Sony A9 III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Hybrid Shooters & Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-T4 (2020): The X-T series reached hybrid maturity with the X-T4 — IBIS, 4K/60p, and Fujifilm colour science in the most complete X-T package.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-T4 (2020)
- Hybrid photographers who want IBIS and 4K video in the X-T body style
- X-T3 owners who want in-body stabilisation and a fully articulating screen
- Fujifilm shooters who need a capable video body alongside stills
- Anyone who wants a well-rounded X-T camera at a now very competitive price
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Quick take: The fujifilm x-t4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-t4 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-T4 (2020) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £999 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 6.5-stop IBIS | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | 600 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 607g body only | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 134.6 × 92.8 × 63.8mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-T4 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| 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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