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 7R V
61MP resolution champion with AI-based AF and 8-stop IBIS for landscape and studio work.
$3,899
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
Alpha 7R V is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
X-T3
Wins
Alpha 7R V
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7R V has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 0 stops)
- AX-T3 has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 10 fps)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- BAlpha 7R V has higher Resolution (61 MP vs 26.1 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-T3
133 × 93 × 59 mm
539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)
Alpha 7R V
131 × 97 × 82 mm
723 g (1.59 lb / 25.50 oz)
X-T3 is 4mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Alpha 7R V but it is also 1mm wider.
X-T3 is 184 g lighter than Alpha 7R V.
Depth (front-to-back): 59mm X-T3 · 82mm Alpha 7R V
Sensor size, to scale
X-T3
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
Alpha 7R V
35.7 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
850 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 7R V
✓ 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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X-T3 supports it
Weight
539 g vs 723 g — lower is better
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
AF frame coverage
100 % vs 94 % — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7R V
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.9, 82.4
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I
Resolution
61 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Card slots — Both 2
- ✓EVF refresh rate — Both 120 Hz
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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 7R V
Pros
- ✓61MP — exceptional detail and crop flexibility
- ✓AI-based subject recognition (AI Processing Unit)
- ✓8-stop IBIS compensation
- ✓9.44M dot EVF — highest on market
Cons
- –10fps burst limits sports/action use
- –Large RAW files (61MB+ each)
- –No internal RAW video
Decided which one is right for you?
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Fujifilm X-T3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, X-T3 or Alpha 7R V?
Alpha 7R V scores 9.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for X-T3 — 61MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7R V?
X-T3 is 26.1 MP and Alpha 7R V is 61 MP, so the Alpha 7R V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7R V have in-body image stabilization?
X-T3 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R V has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T3 or the Alpha 7R V?
X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R V reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7R V?
X-T3 weighs 539 g and Alpha 7R V weighs 723 g, so the X-T3 is 184 g lighter.
Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7R V record 4K video?
X-T3: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R V: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-T3 and Alpha 7R V weather sealed?
X-T3: Yes. Alpha 7R V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the X-T3 and 530 shots for the Alpha 7R V, giving the Alpha 7R V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-T3 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7R V at $3,899. The X-T3 is $2,400 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.