Fujifilm X-Pro3vs FX3
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
Starting from £1599 new
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic 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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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