Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A5100
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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a5100 is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £200 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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