Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A7R III
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial 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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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 III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A7R III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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