In this review i´m testing the Fuji XT-3 vs. my loved Fuji XT-2, a camera which i have since 2016 and i´m still using this fantastic mirrorless camera, so i know it very well and also what it can do.
This review video is not about telling you every single spec detail about the new Fuji XT-3, too many people done that before and you have probably seen 1000+ review videos already. In my comparison video i´m looking at the details of these cameras which are most interesting to me and what i found very interesting after comparing these great cameras.
I´m also not going to repeat everything here in this blogpost, it would be far too much work, so make shure you watch my review video and subscribe to dsphotoblog´s YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/dsphotoblog
ABOUT THE FUJI XT-3
If you don´t know what the Fuji XT-3 is capable of, here are the amazing specs:
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Fujifilm X Mount |
| Camera Format | APS-C (1.5x Crop Factor) |
| Pixels | 26.1 Megapixel |
| Max Resolution | 6240 x 4160 |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Sensor Type / Size | CMOS, 23.5 x 15.6 mm BSI |
| File Formats | Still Images: JPEG, RAW Movies: AVC/H.264, HEVC/H.265, MOV Audio: Linear PCM (Stereo) |
| Bit Depth | 14-Bit |
| Dust Reduction System | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | SD SDHC SDXC |
| AV Recording | |
|---|---|
| Video Recording | Yes, NTSC/PAL |
| Video Format | 4096 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (400, 200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 3840 x 2160p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (400, 200, 100 Mb/s MOV) 2048 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps (200, 100, 50 Mb/s MOV) 1920 x 1080p at 23.98/24/25/29.97/50/ 59.94/100/120 fps (200, 100, 50 Mb/s MOV) |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Video Clip Length | Up to 29 Minutes 59 Seconds |
| Audio Recording | Built-In Mic: With Video (Stereo) Optional External Mic: With Video (Stereo) |
| Focus Control | |
|---|---|
| Focus Type | Auto & Manual Focus |
| Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S) |
| Autofocus Points | Phase Detection: 2160000 |
| Viewfinder/Display | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Size | 0.5″ |
| Viewfinder Pixel Count | 3,690,000 |
| Viewfinder Eye Point | 23.00 mm |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.75x |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +2 m |
| Display Screen | 3″ Rear Touchscreen Tilting LCD (1,040,000) |
| Screen Coverage | 100% |
| Exposure Control | |
|---|---|
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 160 to 12800 (Extended Mode:80 to 51200) |
| Shutter | Type: Mechanical Speed: 900 to 1/8000 Second Type: Electronic Speed: 900 to 1/32000 Second Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 to 0 Minute in Bulb Mode |
| Remote Control | RR-100 (Optional) |
| Metering Method | Average Metering, Center-Weighted Average Metering, Multi-Zone Metering, Spot Metering |
| Exposure Modes | Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority Compensation: -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance Modes | Automatic Scene Recognition, Color Temperature, Custom, Fine, Fluorescent (Cool White), Fluorescent (Daylight), Fluorescent (Warm White), Incandescent, Shade, Underwater |
| Buffer/Continuous Shooting | Up to 11 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 145 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 11 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 42 Frames in Raw Format Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 200 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 8 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 49 Frames in Raw Format Up to 5.7 fps at 26.1 MP for Unlimited 60 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 5.7 fps at 26.1 MP for up to 62 Frames in Raw Format Up to 30 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 60 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 30 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 35 Frames in Raw Format Up to 20 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 114 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 20 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 37 Frames in Raw Format Up to 10 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 500 Frames in JPEG Format Up to 10 fps at 16.6 MP for up to 48 Frames in Raw Format |
XT-3 vs. XT-2 ISO COMPARISON
Here is an ISO comparison which i made, like you can see in these image samples the XT-3 high ISO shots looks less grainy. Like i said i´m using the Fuji XT-2 since 2016 and i never ever really used higher ISO settings than ISO 6400 with it. The XT-3 has a new sensor which is backside-illuminated but also has a higher resolution than the X-T2 of 26.1 megapixels.
Like i said in the video a lot of youtubers, reviewers repeated the same thing all over again that the XT-2 has better high ISO performance. I really don´t know how all of them did their tests, but its the same thing everytime a new camera comes out everyone wants to be the first on youtube, web… who publishes their results first.
If you look at these real world comparison shots the XT-3 files do look less grainy especially at ISO 12800. All of these images are shot in raw and NO noise reduction was applied. (Exported from capture one)
The XT-2 shots where made with the Fujinon 16mm 1.4 and the XT-3 shots with the Fujinon kitlens 18-55. Some could ask “why didn´t you use the same lens?” Simply because it doesen´t really matter, the iso setting was the same on both cameras and i have adjusted the shutterspeed on each camera to get a correct exposure, just like you would normally do in a real world situation. I´ve cropped the ISO 12800 shots for those who don´t believe this:
REAL WORLD SAMPLE SHOTS
PURPLE GRID SHOOTOUT
The XT-2 has a very nasty purple grid issue unfortunately if you shoot against the bright sunlight you can get purple grids in your images. With the new sensor in the XT-3 this has changed and i would say that the purple grid is now pretty much gone, allthough you can still see some purple like you can see in these examples:
ADDITIONAL WORDS
Now does this mean that the XT-2 is a bad camera? Of course NOT, the XT2 is still an amazing camera and i´m definetly keeping my XT-2 and i will never sell it, it will become my second body which i will use for photos and videos. Whats the benefit of having 2 cameras? The answer is very simple, you don´t have to switch lenses and i can use the XT-3 for landscapes… with the Fujinon 16mm 1.4 for example, while i use the Fuji X-T2 with the Fujinon 50-140 2.8 telezoom lens. +If one camera should be in repair or brakes i still have a backup to shoot with and enjoy.