Fujifilm X-Pro3vs OM-D E-M10 IVvs A7 IV
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 — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid body.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
A7 IV (2021)
- You want a high-resolution full-frame all-rounder for portraits, weddings, or travel
- You're stepping up from APS-C or a DSLR and want the best all-round full-frame body under £3,000
- You shoot a mix of stills and video and need a single body that handles both seriously
- You want access to the widest lens ecosystem in the mirrorless market
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the om-d e-m10 iv is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, a7 iv are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £469 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 20.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 15fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 383g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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