Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon D7500vs OM-1 II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Which should you buy?
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.
Who should buy what
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 D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
OM-1 II (2024)
- You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
- You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
- You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | OM-1 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~520 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 640g body only | 561g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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