Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Z30vs Sony FX30
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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z30 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Z30 (2022) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £479 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 11fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 405g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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