Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Pro2Fujifilm Fujifilm X-Pro3

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

X-Pro2
You own
Fujifilm
X-Pro2
£549
2016
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Fujifilm X-Pro3
Upgrade to
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3
£1599 (+£1,050)
2019
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro2. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm X-Pro3
Unchanged or similar
Suitability by genre
Genre X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Portrait
7.0
7.0
Landscape
7.0
7.0
Sports
4.0
Wildlife
4.0
Documentary
9.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
Full spec comparison
Spec X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-Pro3
Price £549 £1,599
Released 2016 2019
Sensor 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV
Resolution 24MP 26MP
Video 1080p/60p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection
Stabilisation None None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 8fps 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic
Battery Life ~350 shots (CIPA) 440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 495g body only 497g body only
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots
Screen 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only)
Mount Fujifilm X-mount Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards Dual SD UHS-II slots Single SD UHS-I
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