Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon D7500vs A7C
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.
Compact Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the nikon d7500 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £899 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 497g body only | 640g body only | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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