Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Q3 43
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Leica
Q3 43 (2024)
Starting from £6995 new
Best for Documentary, portrait & reportage 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.
Documentary, Portrait & Reportage Photography — Q3 43 (2024): The Q3 with the most human lens — 43mm, 60MP, and Leica rendering at its most natural and versatile.
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
Q3 43 (2024)
- Portrait and documentary photographers who find 28mm too wide and 50mm too tight
- Q3 owners who prefer a natural 43mm perspective over the iconic 28mm Summilux
- Reportage photographers who want the discreet Q3 form factor with a more intimate focal length
- Leica system users who want a fixed-lens body that excels across multiple genres
Quick take: The q3 43 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Q3 43 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £6,995 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p 10-bit — L-Log |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect AF with face and eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 8-stop IBIS (combined with OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 15fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF 0.79× 5.76M-dot OLED |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Summicron-M 43mm f/2 ASPH (43mm — closest to human field of view) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single UHS-II SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 5.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Q3 43 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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