Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a900

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a900. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-T3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a900 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-T3 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a900 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-T3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a900 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a900 has 25 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Fujifilm X-T3 has a 6 % larger resolution than Sony a900. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-T3 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a900. Fujifilm X-T3 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Sony a900 has 100 to 1600.

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-T3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a900

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-T3 can shoot up to 20 pictures per seconds and Sony a900 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-T3. Unfortunately Sony a900 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a900 weighs 895 gr (equal to 1.97 lb) which is 66% heavier than Fujifilm X-T3 and its 539 gr (or 1.19 lb).

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Sony a900 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-T3 and Sony a900, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Name	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Manufacturer	Fujifilm	Sony
Release Date and Price	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Release Year	2018	2008
Release Date	2018-09-06	2008-09-09
MSRP	1499 USD	2999 USD
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Camera Type	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Camera Type	Mirrorless	DSLR
Sensor	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Sensor Size	APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)	Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type	BSI-CMOS	CMOS
Resolution	6240 x 4160 pixels	6048 x 4032 pixels
Megapixels	26 MP	25 MP
Image Processor	X-Processor 4	Bionz
Image	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
ISO Range	160 - 12800	100 - 1600
White Balance Presets	7	7
Custom White Balance	Yes	Yes
Image Stabilization	No	Yes (Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating	0 stops	0 stops
Uncompressed format	RAW	RAW
Optics & Focus	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Autofocus Motor	Yes	Yes
Autofocus	Contract Detect (sensor) Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection LiveView	Phase Detect Multi Area Center Selective Single Point Single Continuous
Focus Points	425	9
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X See Compatible Lenses	Sony A See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier	APS-C Sensor (1.5x) 1.5x multiplier Example: 24 mm becomes 36 mm 50 mm becomes 75 mm 100 mm becomes 150 mm 200 mm becomes 300 mm	Full frame No multiplier Example: 24 mm remains 24 mm 50 mm remains 50 mm 100 mm remains 100 mm 200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Articulated LCD	Tilting	Fixed
Screen size	3”	3”
Screen dots	1040000	921600
Touch screen	Yes	No
Screen type	TFT LCD	TFT Xtra Fine color LCD
Live view	Yes	No
Viewfinder Type	Electronic	Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Coverage	100%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	1.125× (0.75× 35mm equiv.)	0.74x
Viewfinder Resolution	3690000	N/A
Photography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Frames per second	20 fps	5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed	30 seconds	30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed	1/8000 seconds	1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash	No	No
Built-in Flash Range	N/A	N/A
External Flash	Yes	Yes
Self-Timer	Yes	Yes
Time-lapse	Yes	No
Metering modes	Multi Center Weighted Spot Average	Multi Center Weighted Spot
Exposure Compensation	+/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps)	+/- 3 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Video recording	Yes	No
Video format	MPEG4 H.264 H.265	N/A
Video resolution	1920 x 1080 3840 x 2160 4096 x 2160	N/A
Built-in Microphone	Yes	No
Built-in Speakers	Yes	No
Storage	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Memory Card	SD/SDHC	Compact Flash Memory Stick Pro Duo
Connectivity	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
HDMI Output	Yes	Yes
Microphone Port	Yes	No
Headphone Port	Yes	No
Wireless	Yes Built-in ( 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE)	No
Remote Control	Yes (via smartphone or cable release)	Yes (Wired or Wireless (Optional))
GPS	No	No
Body & Dimensions	Fujifilm X-T3	Sony a900
Enviromentally sealed	Yes	Yes
Battery	Battery Pack	Battery Pack
Battery Details	NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & charger	Lithium-Ion NP-FM500H rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA)	390 shots	880 shots
Width	133 mm	156 mm
Height	93 mm	117 mm
Depth	59 mm	82 mm
Weight	539 gram	895 gram