Fuji Xt2/3 vs Sony A7 dimension myth

[ron777]

I have been following—purely out of curiosity—the various Internet posts regarding the relative virtues of the Fuji Xt2 and the new Xt3 vs the Sony A7 series cameras (A7III,A7rII and III) and have been amazed by the continued use of size as a feature favoring the Fuji offerings.  However, various sites have posted the comparative, side by side dimensions of both the xt2, upon whose body the xt3 is based, and the Sony A7III (similar body dimensions as the R series) and a review of same has indicated that there is no discernible difference when considering overall dimensions.  To wit, the following link:

https://cameradecision.com/compare/Fujifilm-X-T2-vs-Sony-Alpha-7R-II

Edited September 23, 2018 by ron777

[yukosteel]

I'm actively using X-T2 + 7artisans 35mm F1.2, and Sony A7S + adapted CV 50mm F1.5. Ergonomically they are very similar sets from the size perspective, and producing very similar pictures.

I think the most important size-driving factor here is the lens dimension/price available for both systems. For some cases I prefer Fuji, especially with 100-400mm lens (I'd need to carry much larger and heavier 150-600 with Sony). In case of wide angle I like Fuji + Rokinon 12mm F2 as a very compact ultra-wide set.

[ron777]

I agree that the FF lenses are larger and therefore heavier, but the resolution tradeoff is significant when you're dealing with wide angle lenses and the eventual desire for cropping.

I own and use both a Sony A7rIII and Fuji GFX50s.  Despite the slightly larger format of the GFX, I find the resolution of both cameras to be comparable.  That said, I find the retro design of the GFX, with its top mounted dials and aperture control on its lenses, to be appealing. And for that reason alone I have been trying to convince myself to purchase an Xt3.  However, i've owned—for a brief interval before returning—a Fuji XH-1, and was not overly impressed with the Xtrans sensor, although, I understand that the Xt3 sports an improved, upgraded APS-C array.  I do not do any video to speak of, so the video capabilities of any of these cameras is, for my purposes, irrelevant.  I had pulled the trigger on an Xt3 with a 16mm prime lens rather than a zoom, but B&H failed to ship the in stock camera as promised and I cancelled same.  Now I am wondering if I should reorder the package.  Do I need it? NO, but a new toy would be nice.

[yukosteel]

Sony colors are often more vibrant and close to natural comparing to X-Trans, so it's expected that short term use didn't impress you much. Its strong point I think reveals during any low light portrait photoshoot producing very pleasant skin tones. I also see that X-T3 has more saturated red/blue comparing to X-T2 (X-H1), so you may like it more.

I'd only buy X-T3 at your place just for the desired lens, and 16mm sounds great.