Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Z9
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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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.
Professional Sports & Wildlife — Nikon Z9 (2021): The Z9 redefined what professional mirrorless could be — no mechanical shutter, 45MP stacked BSI, and 8K RAW in the most rugged Z body.
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
Nikon Z9 (2021)
- Professional sports, wildlife and photojournalism photographers
- Nikon D6 or D850 users making the final switch to mirrorless
- Those who need the fastest, most reliable AF Nikon has ever made
- Professionals who need a flagship body with no mechanical shutter
Quick take: The nikon z9 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon Z9 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £5,499 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/30p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 1340g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 149.0 × 149.5 × 90.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Nikon Z9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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