X-Pro2vs A7R III
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
VS
Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
View A7R III
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
Who should buy what
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
A7R III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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