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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha A7c front
Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Introduced October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Introduced September 2020
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Overview

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A7c, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the A7c (24MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and A7c (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was introduced 10 months before the A7c so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the A7c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 A7c 
Display resolution1620k922kCrisper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 A7c Fujifilm X-Pro3 
IntroducedSeptember 2020October 2019More recent by 10 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony A7c

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 A7c 
Focus manually Very exact focus
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 provides outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony A7c has measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A7c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the A7c.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A7c is 78 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A7c.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7c as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
MP count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
78
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography information
Sony A7c Street photography information
78
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
85
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography advice
Sony A7c Sports photography advice
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 frames/s)
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
88
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proof
better than average battery (740 CIPA)
comes with phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography info
Sony A7c Travel photography info
77
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count great (26 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
86
better than average battery (740 shots)
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Sony A7c Landscape photography features
81
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
MP count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (740 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging factors
Sony A7c Vlogging factors
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic support
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
86
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A7c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony A7c
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha A7c
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha A7c
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2019-10-23 2020-09-14
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 160 100
RAW photos
Lowest boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 425 693
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X Sony E
Total lenses 54 122
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lb) 509 gr (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 740 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Pricing at launch $2,000 $1,800