Fujifilm X-T3 (2018)

A mirrorless camera with APS-C sensor, announced in 2018, built for high-speed shooting and optimized for portrait photography.

Overview

The Fujifilm X-T3 is a mirrorless interchangeable-lens digital camera announced on September 6, 2018. It features a 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 sensor with a primary color filter, designed to enhance resolution and color accuracy, particularly for skin tones in portrait photography. The camera has a robust, weather-resistant all-metal body with dedicated mechanical dials for shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, and other settings, offering a tactile shooting experience distinct from touchscreen-driven models. It lacks in-body image stabilization but compensates with fast autofocus, high frame rates, and advanced video capabilities.

Specifications

Sensor size	APS-C
Resolution	26.1 MP
Max frame rate (mechanical shutter)	11 FPS
Max frame rate (electronic shutter)	20 FPS with electronic shutter
Max frame rate (electronic shutter, cropped)	30 FPS with electronic shutter in 1.25x cropped mode
Video capability	DCI 4K/60p 10-bit
Storage	2-SD slots
Weight	18.8 oz./534g with battery and card
Autofocus	2.16M phase detection pixels AF down to LV -3
Viewfinder mode	'Sports Viewfinder mode' captures a subject in a 1.25x crop (16MP) marked in a smaller region of the viewfinder, while you can see what's going on outside the capture area.
Pre-shoot function	'Pre-Shoot' function with electronic shutter in which the camera starts shooting a scene when the shutter button is half-pressed, and records it at the moment when the shutter button is fully pressed.
Flash sync speed	Full 1/250 flash sync speed
Color options	It comes in silver and many kit options
Connectivity	Wi-Fi Bluetooth
Crop modes	Square (1:1) and 16:9 crop modes
Included flash	Free included EF-X8 folding shoe mount flash is powered directly from the camera's own battery.
Lens mount	Fujifilm X
Viewfinder type	0.5-in., 3690k-dot OLED viewfinder; magnification 0.75× with 50 mm lens (35 mm camera equivalent)
Viewfinder coverage	100%
Original price	$1,499 (body only), $1,899 with 18-55mm lens

Design

The X-T3 is constructed from mostly all-metal materials, giving it a durable, premium feel. It features real, dedicated dials for shutter speed, ISO, exposure compensation, advance mode, metering mode, and a dedicated autofocus switch, minimizing reliance on menus. The shutter has a quiet, smooth mechanical sound comparable to high-end film cameras, with a completely silent electronic mode available. The rear LCD flips for flexible viewing but does not articulate fully. The connector door can be removed for use with video rigs. The sensor uses a unique color-filter array that improves resolution and sharpness, especially in skin tones, though it can complicate raw file processing in third-party software.

Context

The Fujifilm X-T3 was succeeded by the Fujifilm X-T4, marking a progression in the X-series line of mirrorless cameras. It was positioned as a high-performance APS-C model with significant improvements in autofocus and video over its predecessors, appealing to both photographers and hybrid shooters.

Market

The X-T3 was discontinued by Fujifilm. While no current market price data is available, its build quality, image optimization for portraits, and advanced video specs—such as being the world’s first mirrorless camera capable of recording 4K/60fps 10-bit internally and outputting 4:2:2 10-bit via HDMI—make it a sought-after model among users prioritizing image quality and mechanical controls.