Getting to know the camera
In September 2018, Fujifilm introduced a new camera of the top XT series - the X-T3 model . The previous flagship camera FUJIFILM X-T2 has held the lead in the line since mid-summer 2016. With minimal external changes of the “troika” compared to the “kopeck piece” inside, it has very serious improvements, thanks to which the X-T3 has largely surpassed not only its predecessor, but also the reporter model X-H1 that appeared in February 2018. Of particular note is the support in the X-T3 codec H.265 / HEVC, which allows you to record 10-bit video (4: 2: 0) on a memory card. . Get price FUJIFILM X-T3 Almost simultaneously with the X-T3, several full-frame mirrorless cameras entered the market at once. It is interesting to find out what place the FUJIFILM X-T3 with the APS-C matrix can now claim among the top mirrorless cameras and for what tasks it is best suited. We will try to answer these questions in the review.X-T3 / XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Settings: ISO 320, F8, 1/140 s, 36.0 mm equiv.Download RAW
Let's start the story with key characteristics. FUJIFILM X-T3 is equipped with an APS-C format matrix of the new generation X-Trans CMOS 4, which has a higher resolution of 26.1 megapixels (24-megapixel resolution in X-T2) and, most importantly, is made using BSI CMOS technology.
We have not seen matrices with such characteristics before. Therefore, it is very interesting to know what it is capable of, because backlit matrices (BSI) collect more light, have a wider dynamic range and less noise at high ISOs.
X-T3 / XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Settings: ISO 1250, F4, 1/30 s, 24.0 mm equiv.Download RAW
According to the manufacturer, the speed of reading data from the X-T3 matrix is ??1.5 times higher than that of the X-T2. The new four-core X-Processor 4 processor accelerated data processing by 3 times compared with the X-T2.
Unfortunately, the X-T3 does not implement, as in X-H1, a stabilization system based on matrix shift. But the X-T3 is superior to this reporting camera in terms of burst speed, as well as an autofocus system and video capabilities. The X-T3 LCD screen, retaining the dimensions, resolution and degrees of mobility of the X-T2, became touch-sensitive, which greatly simplified camera control.
Let's see how the characteristics of the three models of the mirrorless X family mentioned above look in comparison.
Key Features of FUJIFILM X-T2, X-H1 and X-T3:
| FUJIFILM X-T2 | FUJIFILM X-H1 | FUJIFILM X-T3 | |
| Matrix: form factor, type, resolution | APS-C, X-Trans CMOS III, 24.3 MP | APS-C, X-Trans CMOS III, 24.3 MP | APS-C, X-Trans BSI CMOS 4, 26.1 MP |
| CPU | X-processor Pro | X-processor Pro | X-Processor 4 |
| Viewfinder | electronic, OLED, 0.5 ?, 2.36 million dots | electronic, OLED, 0.5 ?, 3.69 million points | electronic, OLED, 0.5 ?, 3.69 million points |
| Autofocus: number of dots, AF type | 325 points (169 phase), hybrid | 325 points (169 phase), hybrid | 425 points (phase), hybrid |
| Sensitivity Range, ISO | 200–12800 with expansion up to 100–51200 | 200–12800 with expansion up to 100–51200 | 160–12800 expandable to 80–51200 |
| Burst speed, frames / s | 14 (electronic shutter), 11 (mechanical shutter with booster VPB-XT2), 8 (mechanical shutter without booster) | 14 (electronic shutter), 11 (mechanical shutter with booster VPB-XH1), 8 (mechanical shutter without booster) | 20 (electronic shutter), up to 30 (electronic shutter, crop 1.25x), 11 (mechanical shutter) |
| Minimum shutter speed, s | 1/8000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic) | 1/8000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic) | 1/8000 (mechanical), 1/32000 (electronic) |
| Image stabilization system | with stabilized lenses | with matrix shift, up to 5.5 steps | with stabilized lenses |
| Flash sync speed, sec | 1/250 | 1/250 | 1/250 |
| Built-in flash | not | not | not |
| Video recording | 4K / 30p, up to 100 Mbps, up to 10 minutes. Line-by-line reading, crop 1.17x. | 4K / 30p, up to 200 Mbps, up to 15 minutes. Line-by-line reading, crop 1.17x. | 4K (4096 × 2160 and 3840 × 2160) / 60p, up to 400 Mbps, up to 20 minutes. Line-by-line reading, crop 1.17x. 4K (4096 × 2160 and 3840 × 2160) / 30p, up to 400 Mbps, up to 30 minutes. |
| Supported Codecs | MPEG-4 / H.264 | MPEG-4 / H.264 | MPEG-4 / H.264, HEVC / H.265 |
| F-Log Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 10 bit video recording | to an external recorder via HDMI | to an external recorder via HDMI | to a memory card, to an external recorder via HDMI |
| Wireless interfaces | Wifi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
| Focus point management | joystick | joystick touch screen | joystick touch screen |
| Display | 3 ? tilt, 1.04 MP | 3 ? inclined touch, 1.04 MP | 3 ? inclined touch, 1.04 MP |
| Memory card slots | 2 (SD UHS-II) | 2 (SD UHS-II) | 2 (SD UHS-II) |
| Battery life | 340 frames (CIPA methodology), 40 minutes of 4K video recording | 310 frames (according to CIPA method), up to 35 minutes of 4K video recording | 390 frames (CIPA methodology), up to 40 minutes of 4K video recording |
| Dust and moisture protection, frost resistance up to -10 ° ? | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 91.8 × 49.2 mm | 139.8 × 97.3 × 85.5 mm | 132.5 × 92.8 × 58.8 mm |
| Weight with battery | 507 g | 673 g | 539 g |
X-T3 / XF16-55mmF2.8 R LM WR Settings: ISO 320, F8, 1/160 s, 33.0 mm equiv.Download RAW
But it's time to get to know the camera better, and also to learn its capabilities in real shooting.
