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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100

Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
81
Overall
73
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Alpha a5100 front
Portability
89
Imaging
64
Features
74
Overall
68

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 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
  • Launched October 2019
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a5100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 283g - 110 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Replaced the Sony a5000
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the a5100 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 5 years later than the a5100 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up versus the a5100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 a5100 
RevealedOctober 2019August 2014More recent by 64 months
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony a5100 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 a5100 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5100

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 a5100 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers exterior measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Sony a5100 has sizing of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the a5100.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and a5100 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The photograph here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and a5100.

Plainly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm X-Pro3 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography features
Sony a5100 Portrait photography features
81
you can focus manually
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
saves RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography highlights
Sony a5100 Street photography highlights
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
features touch focus
weather proofing
does not have image stabilization
81
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has focus by touch
very good ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sports photography with Sony a5100
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
67
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery life (400 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Travel photography camera
Sony a5100 as a Travel photography camera
77
weather proofing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
80
great battery life (400 CIPA)
has focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography features
Sony a5100 Landscape photography features
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count great (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (400 shots)
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Vlogging with Sony a5100
35
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
34
touch screen
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a5100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a5100
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Alpha a5100
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Alpha a5100
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-10-23 2014-08-17
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6240 x 4160 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 160 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 179
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 121
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter speed 20.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings no built-in flash Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (120p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497g (1.10 pounds) 283g (0.62 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 110 x 63 x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 80
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 1347
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $2,000 $448