X-A7vs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Zfc
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Nikon Zfc (2021)
- You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
- You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
- You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £1,599 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 26.1MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 497g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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