Fujifilm X-Pro3vs X-T1
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Fujifilm
X-T1 (2014)
Starting from £299 new
Best for Street, travel & documentary photography
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
Who should buy what
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- Rangefinder-style photographers who want a hidden LCD for a film-like experience
- Street photographers who want the most immersive optical/hybrid viewfinder
- Fujifilm enthusiasts who value the X-Pro's unique shooting philosophy
- X-Pro2 owners upgrading to weather sealing and the X-Trans IV sensor
X-T1 (2014)
- Photographers entering the Fujifilm X-mount system at the lowest possible price
- Street and documentary photographers who value physical controls and OVF-like experience
- Travel photographers who want a weather-sealed compact with Fujifilm colour
- Those who prefer the original X-T1 aesthetic and smaller 16MP files
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-t1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | X-T1 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £299 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 440g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | X-T1 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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