Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A7R II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio 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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the a7r ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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