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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2019
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony WX30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released July 2011
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony WX30, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and WX30 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and WX30 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was unveiled 8 years later than the WX30 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony WX30 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 matches up against the WX30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 WX30 
ReleasedOctober 2019July 2011Fresher by 101 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1620k922kSharper display (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 WX30 Fujifilm X-Pro3 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony WX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 WX30 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and measurements. 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) and the Sony WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony WX30 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the WX30.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and WX30 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and WX30.

As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will render more detail having an extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Street photography info
Sony WX30 Street photography info
78
tilting screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX30 as a Sports photography camera
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 frames/s)
megapixel count high (26 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography advice
Sony WX30 Travel photography advice
77
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count high (26MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Landscape photography with Sony WX30
81
manual focus
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
megapixel count high (26MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
does not have image stabilization
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX30 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (4096 x 2160 pxls)
does have mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony WX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-10-23 2011-07-25
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 9
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.70 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 - 250 shots
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-BN1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 2 Single
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