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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Portability
85
Imaging
68
Features
78
Overall
72
Fujifilm X-E3 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E3
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 337g - 121 x 74 x 43mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-E2S
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-E4
Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Fujifilm X-Pro1, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are built by FujiFilm. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-E3 (24MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-E3 was introduced 5 years after the Fujifilm X-Pro1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X-E3 grades against the Fujifilm X-Pro1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedSeptember 2017June 2012More modern by 64 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Fujifilm X-E3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-E3 
Screen resolution1230k1040kSharper screen (+190k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-E3 comes with outside measurements of 121mm x 74mm x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has specifications of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-E3 versus Fujifilm X-Pro1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E3 and the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 85 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Fujifilm X-E3 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-E3 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
74
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Street photography camera
72
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
75
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-E3
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
77
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
53
good MP (16MP)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (300 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
terrible battery power (300 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E3 Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging details
37
touch screen
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-E3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E3 and Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Fujifilm X-E3Fujifilm X-Pro1
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-E3 Fujifilm X-Pro1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Announced 2017-09-07 2012-06-28
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor III EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Max boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 325 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Total lenses 54 54
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 1,230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (20p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 337g (0.74 lb) 450g (0.99 lb)
Physical dimensions 121 x 74 x 43mm (4.8" x 2.9" x 1.7") 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 300 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-W126
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $700 $1,169