Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A7R VI
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Sony
A7R VI (2025)
Starting from £4399 new
Best for Studio, landscape and commercial photographers needing maximum resolution
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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.
Studio, Landscape And Commercial Photographers Needing Maximum Resolution — A7R VI (2025): The A7R VI cements its place as the resolution flagship of the Sony full-frame range — 61MP, AI-driven autofocus, and 8K video make it as capable for video and action work as it is for studio and landscape photography. The price reflects its position at the top of the lineup, but the capability is hard to match.
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 VI (2025)
- Studio and commercial photographers who need maximum resolution for large prints and heavy cropping
- Landscape photographers who want best-in-class dynamic range and detail
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K video alongside a 61MP stills sensor
- Professionals upgrading from the A7R V who want faster AI-driven autofocus
Quick take: The a7r vi has the highest resolution at 61mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A7R VI (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £4,399 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 61MP full-frame stacked back-illuminated CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps oversampled |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | AI processing unit — subject recognition for people, animals, birds and vehicles across the frame |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | In-body 5-axis IS, up to 8.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 8fps mechanical / 7fps electronic with full AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA, NP-FZ100) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 723g (body with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 131.3 × 96.9 × 82.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | EVF, 9.44M-dot, up to 120fps |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2-inch 4-axis multi-angle touchscreen, 3.69M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual slots — CFexpress Type A / SD (UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, 2.5GbE |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A7R VI |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Casual | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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