Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A7S II
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7s ii is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 584g body only |
| 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, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Sports | — |
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