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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony FX3 front
Portability
62
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Released February 2021
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the FX3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the FX3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 FX3 

Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 FX3 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
ReleasedFebruary 2021June 2012Fresher by 105 months
Screen typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1440k1230kSharper screen (+210k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX3

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 FX3 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen sizing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has dimensions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs the FX3.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FX3 is 80 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The photograph here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and FX3.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Portrait photography advice
Sony FX3 Portrait photography advice
74
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
71
has manual focus
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW files
low resolution (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography information
Sony FX3 Street photography information
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
76
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
environment proof
good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography information
Sony FX3 Sports photography information
45
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery power (600 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
low resolution (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography features
Sony FX3 Travel photography features
53
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery (300 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
71
better than average battery power (600 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
display is selfie friendly
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Sony FX3
65
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
bad battery (300 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
77
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (102,400)
exports RAW files
environment proof
better than average battery power (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
low resolution (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Sony FX3
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone socket
77
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony FX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony FX3
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony FX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony FX3
Category Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2012-06-28 2021-02-23
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Pro -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 6400 102400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 409600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Minimum boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 759
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 187
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Resolution of display 1,230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 pounds) 716g (1.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 85
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.4
DXO Low light score not tested 3900
Other
Battery life 300 images 600 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Storage slots Single Two
Retail pricing $1,169 $3,900