Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic vs 6fps
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Battery life440 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation7 years newer (2019 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X-Pro3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,599 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2019 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | None (lens-based only) | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 440 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 497g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
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