Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Sony FX30
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its 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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The fujifilm x-pro3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,599 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | None (lens-based only) | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 440 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 497g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Documentary | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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