An article explains the advantages and disadvantages of Fuji X-T3 micro single camera

When you talk about Fujifilm cameras, you may immediately think of its family-style retro appearance, classic design, excellent image quality and color, etc. In today's hot full-frame mirrorless cameras, an APS-C format camera like the Fujifilm X-T3 can still be an attractive product at the 10,000 yuan level. Today, I will talk to you about the Fujifilm X-T3 mirrorless camera.

The Fujifilm X-T3 is much smaller than a SLR, and has outstanding advantages in focusing system and continuous shooting speed among current APS-C format mirrorless cameras. There are also many XF mount lenses, covering almost all common focal lengths.

Fujifilm cameras have always been very well made, and the X-T3 continues the design of the previous generation X-T2. From the front, there is basically no change, but the exposure compensation knob on the top of the body has been reduced. The outermost side of the exposure knob on the Fujifilm X-T2 is almost flush with the body, which often leads to accidental touches. Fujifilm has improved this design and applied it to the X-T3.

Fujifilm X-T3 has reduced the exposure compensation knob to reduce the chance of accidental touches (left X-T3, right X-T2)

As the previous generation of Fuji flagships, X-T2 and X-Pro2 failed to catch up with the popularity of touch screen technology. On X-T3, this small regret has finally been compensated. In the era of micro single, the touch screen of the camera is becoming more and more important. Focus selection when shooting at special angles (shooting from above, shooting from below), and directly selecting the focus point by sliding the screen when framing. The realization of these functions is still of great help to improve the control efficiency and experience.

Fuji X-T3 has reduced the exposure compensation knob to reduce the chance of accidental touches

These are the improvements in appearance. Next, let’s talk about its photo-taking experience.

The biggest feeling that the X-T3 gives me is the fast focusing speed, bright colors, and the JPG direct-output films can be used almost without photo editing. Fuji probably knows that many people buy Fuji cameras for direct output. Compared with previous models, the X-T3's film simulation has added an ETERNA/cinema mode, and the photos taken should be that kind of movie color. In addition, for the ACROS black and white film filter, warm and cold tone adjustment options have been added. Although these effects are not difficult to achieve later, adding them to the camera is also something worthy of praise. 425 focus points cover the entire screen, and when used with a joystick, it is more accurate than focusing with your finger on the screen.

425 selectable focus points cover the entire frame

The X-T3 camera is equipped with Fujifilm's 4th generation X-Trans CMOS sensor with 26.1 million effective pixels. The use of the new sensor and the new processor also further enhances the X-T3's high-speed shooting capability and video performance. The camera's maximum continuous shooting speed is increased to 20fps, and the video is upgraded to 4K 60p, making it the APS-C model with the strongest video performance and the fastest continuous shooting speed.

Worthy of the strongest APS-C format, excellent color performance

Evening light is beautiful, but it is not easy to take photos. In this backlit environment, it is not easy to retain the colorful architecture of Taikoo Li and restore the color of the blank space. If the focus of an ordinary camera is set to the sky, the building will be very dark; if the focus is set to the building, the sky will be overexposed. The Velvia/Vivid mode film simulation of Fuji X-T3 makes the picture more colorful while retaining rich details.

Fujifilm X-T3 camera has extremely fast focusing speed and good imaging effect

In addition to the vivid mode film simulation, the Fuji X-T3 also has a variety of built-in film filters to choose from. Even in normal mode, the color and details are still very good. This is an extremely friendly plus point for photography enthusiasts who like JPG direct output.

Preserve the original color of the building without overexposing the sky

Fujifilm products have always been reassuring in terms of color expression. The color adjustment is accurate, and the newly added ISO 160 allows the X-T3 to have more possibilities in low-sensitivity image quality expression. The author tried multiple sensitivity levels from ISO 160 - 3200. Whether at low or high sensitivity, the camera's image quality performance is still very good.

The X-T3 retains good detail even at low sensitivities.

In addition, when using the black and white film filter ACROS, its good grayscale expression also shows very good black and white photo expression ability. The good usability of direct output is still the characteristic of Fuji.

The black and white film filter ACROS is a classic in grayscale performance

Fujifilm X-T3 is enough to win the market with its retro appearance. However, it is not just about appearance. Appearance + strength = the most beautiful APS-C camera.

Finally, let's return to the issue of price. The highlight of Fujifilm X-T3 is not only the performance improvement and the convenience of operation, but also the price reduction. The domestic price of X-T3 is 9790 yuan, while the price of the body + 18-55mm lens kit is 11900 yuan, which is obviously much more affordable than the previous X-T2. Relying on its outstanding performance in photo and video performance, I believe X-T3 can be a correct choice for many photography enthusiasts.