Fujifilm
X-T3
APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.
$1,499
Launch priceReleased Sep 2018
Sony
Alpha 7C
Smallest full-frame E-mount body with A7 III performance in a travel-friendly package.
$1,799
Launch priceReleased Sep 2020
Alpha 7C is 2 years newer.
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Wins
X-T3
Wins
Alpha 7C
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7C has higher IBIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BAlpha 7C has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AX-T3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- AX-T3 has higher Max video bit rate (400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps)
- AX-T3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX-T3
133 × 93 × 59 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7C
124 × 71 × 60 mm
509 g (1.12 lb / 17.95 oz)
X-T3 is 1mm thinner than Alpha 7C but it is also 9mm wider and 22mm taller.
X-T3 is 30 g heavier than Alpha 7C.
Depth (front-to-back): 59mm X-T3 · 60mm Alpha 7C
Sensor size, to scale
X-T3
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7C
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
2.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-T3
Fujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
Alpha 7C
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-T3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8
Burst (electronic)
30 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-T3 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265
Card slots
2 vs 1 — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 2,359,296 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7C
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
IBIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 124, 71.1, 59.7
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
AA filter
Only Alpha 7C supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 7C supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-T3
Pros
- ✓10-bit 4K internal
- ✓26MP
- ✓Great used value
Cons
- –No IBIS
- –Superseded
- –APS-C
Alpha 7C
Pros
- ✓Tiny full-frame
- ✓5-axis IBIS
- ✓24MP hybrid
- ✓Great for travel
Cons
- –Small grip
- –Single card slot
- –Superseded by A7C II
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the X-T3 and Alpha 7C at major authorized retailers.
Fujifilm X-T3
Sony Alpha 7C
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, X-T3 or Alpha 7C?
X-T3 scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Alpha 7C — 30fps burst — pro-level action capture.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7C?
X-T3 is 26.1 MP and Alpha 7C is 24.2 MP, so the X-T3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7C have in-body image stabilization?
X-T3 does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7C has 5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T3 or the Alpha 7C?
X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7C reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7C?
X-T3 weighs 539 g and Alpha 7C weighs 509 g, so the Alpha 7C is 30 g lighter.
Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7C record 4K video?
X-T3: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7C: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X-T3 and Alpha 7C weather sealed?
X-T3: Yes. Alpha 7C: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the X-T3 and 740 shots for the Alpha 7C, giving the Alpha 7C the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T3 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7C at $1,799. The X-T3 is $300 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed November 2026.