Fujifilm X-Pro3vs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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 (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the a7s is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £600 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | None |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | Electronic, 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 (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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