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Fujifilm

X-T3

APS-C hybrid that put Fujifilm on the video map with 10-bit internal 4K.

$1,499

Released Sep 2018

vs
Alpha 7R VI

Sony

Alpha 7R VI

66.8MP fully-stacked full-frame high-resolution body with 30fps bursts, 8K 30p, 4K 120p, and Sony's new BIONZ XR2 engine.

$4,499

Released Jun 2026

Alpha 7R VI is 7.8 years newer.

Wins

1categories

X-T3

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

11categories

Alpha 7R VI

PortraitVideo & Hybrid

2 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

X-T3 wins 0 categories·Alpha 7R VI wins 5 categories
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher RAW buffer depth (150 frames vs 36 frames)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher Resolution (66.8 MP vs 26.1 MP)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 3,690,000)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
  • BAlpha 7R VI has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-T3Alpha 7R VI
Resolution26.1 MP66.8 MP
SensorAPS-CFull Frame
ISO max12,80032,000
Burst30 fps30 fps
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNoYes
Weight539 g713 g
Battery390 shots600 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-T3

133 × 93 × 59 mm

539 g (1.19 lb / 19.01 oz)

Alpha 7R VI front view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 × 83 mm

713 g (1.57 lb / 25.15 oz)

X-T3 is 4mm shorter and 24mm thinner than Alpha 7R VI.

X-T3 is 174 g lighter than Alpha 7R VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 59mm X-T3 · 83mm Alpha 7R VI

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

X-T3

133 × 93 mm

Alpha 7R VI back view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 97 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

X-T3

133 × 59 mm

Alpha 7R VI top view

Alpha 7R VI

133 × 83 mm

Sensor size, to scale

X-T3

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Alpha 7R VI

35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame

862 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

45 first-party60 third-party

Alpha 7R VI

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

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

Use caseX-T3Alpha 7R VI
Portrait
5.5Fair
8.5Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good✓ wins
5.5Fair
Video & Hybrid
5.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
5.0Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good
6.5Good
Vlogging
5.5Fair
5.5Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-T3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.5, 92.8, 58.8

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only X-T3 supports it

  • Weather sealing

    Only X-T3 supports it

  • Weight

    539 g vs 713 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7R VI

  • AF low-light limit

    -6 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 132.7, 96.9, 82.9

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A, SDXC UHS-II

  • RAW buffer depth

    150 frames vs 36 frames — higher is better

  • Resolution

    66.8 MP vs 26.1 MP — higher is better

  • EVF resolution

    9,437,184 vs 3,690,000 — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Burst (electronic)Both 30 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 2
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth 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 7R VI

Pros

  • 66.8MP fully-stacked Exmor RS sensor
  • 30fps blackout-free electronic burst
  • 8K 30p and 4K 120p video
  • 8.5-stop in-body stabilization
  • 9.44M-dot HDR OLED EVF

Cons

  • Very expensive
  • Large files demand fast cards and storage
  • 8K workflow can be heavy

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Full specifications

= category winner

X-T3
Alpha 7R VI
Resolution
26.1 MP
66.8 MP2.6× more
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Full-Frame Stacked CMOS
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
35.9 × 24.0 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-T3
Alpha 7R VI
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Contrast Detection / Phase Detection
AF points / zones
425
759+79%
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-3 EV
-6 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Human, Animal, Bird, Eye, Insect, Vehicle
X-T3
Alpha 7R VI
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps
30 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
RAW buffer depth
36 frames
150 frames4.2× more
X-T3
Alpha 7R VI
Max resolution
4K
8K
4K max frame rate
60 fps
120 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
400 Mbps
600 Mbps+50%
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
S-Cinetone / S-Log3
Codecs
H.265, H.264
XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I, H.265, H.264
X-T3
Alpha 7R VI
Weight
539 g−174 g less
713 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8 mm
132.7 × 96.9 × 82.9 mm
Weather sealing
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, X-T3 or Alpha 7R VI?

Alpha 7R VI scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for X-T3 — 66.8MP — massive detail for large prints.

What's the resolution difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7R VI?

X-T3 is 26.1 MP and Alpha 7R VI is 66.8 MP, so the Alpha 7R VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7R VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-T3 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7R VI has in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-T3 or the Alpha 7R VI?

X-T3 reaches 30 fps electronic. Alpha 7R VI reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-T3 and Alpha 7R VI?

X-T3 weighs 539 g and Alpha 7R VI weighs 713 g, so the X-T3 is 174 g lighter.

Do the X-T3 and Alpha 7R VI record 4K video?

X-T3: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7R VI: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the X-T3 and Alpha 7R VI weather sealed?

X-T3: Yes. Alpha 7R VI: No.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 390 shots (CIPA) for the X-T3 and 600 shots for the Alpha 7R VI, giving the Alpha 7R VI the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-T3 launched at $1,499 and Alpha 7R VI at $4,499. The X-T3 is $3,000 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.

Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.