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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Z50 II (2024)
A7 III (2018)
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the z50 ii is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, a7 iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Z50 II (2024) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £899 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 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 | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 385g body only | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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