Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3
Portability
74 Imaging
66 Features
75 Overall
69
74 Imaging
66 Features
75 Overall
69
Portability
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
62 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3 Key Specs
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
- Launched January 2016
- Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
- Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony FX3
(Full Review)
(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 Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 716g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
- Released February 2021
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Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony FX3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and FX3 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and FX3 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.
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Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up versus the FX3 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony FX3
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1620k |  | 1440k | Crisper screen (+180k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony FX3 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2
| FX3 | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2021 |  | January 2016 | Fresher by 62 months |
| Screen type | Fully articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony FX3
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | FX3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing | ||
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 offers outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Sony FX3 has proportions of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 716 grams (1.58 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the FX3.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FX3 is 74 and 62 respectively.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specs. The visual below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and FX3.
All in all, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Sony FX3 Portrait photography information
you can focus manually
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focus
exports RAW files
manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography advice
Sony FX3 Street photography advice
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (102,400)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Sports photography camera
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography info
Sony FX3 Travel photography info
weather proof
decent MP (24 megapixels)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
selfie friendly screen
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony FX3 as a Landscape photography camera
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3.00 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (102,400)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
great battery pack (600 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 Vlogging details
Sony FX3 Vlogging details
features face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony FX3 Specifications
| Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Sony FX3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X-Pro2 | Sony FX3 |
| Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2016-01-15 | 2021-02-23 |
| Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | EXR Processor III | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS III | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4240 x 2832 |
| Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 102400 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | 409600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 273 | 759 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
| Number of lenses | 54 | 187 |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fully articulated |
| Display size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
| Display resolution | 1,620 thousand dot | 1,440 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dot | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 92% | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.6x | - |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
| Max quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
| Flash settings | Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) | no built-in flash |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) | 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 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 3840x2160 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 495g (1.09 pounds) | 716g (1.58 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") | 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 85 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 24.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 13.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 3900 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 350 shots | 600 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-W126 | NP-FZ100 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Cost at release | $1,700 | $3,900 |