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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Sony FX30 front
Portability
64
Imaging
73
Features
92
Overall
80

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 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 Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Revealed October 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony FX30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 78 x 85mm
  • Announced September 2022
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony FX30, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the FX30 (26MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 3 years prior to the FX30 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 grades versus the FX30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FX30 

Reasons to pick Sony FX30 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 FX30 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
AnnouncedSeptember 2022October 2019Fresher by 35 months
Display typeFully articulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2360k1620kSharper display (+740k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony FX30

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 FX30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display dimensions3"3.00"Equal display measurements
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 comes with outside measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Sony FX30 has specifications of 130mm x 78mm x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the FX30.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FX30 is 78 and 64 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and FX30.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of images though you should always take the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony FX30 as a Portrait photography camera
82
focusing manually
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
83
focusing manually
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Street photography with Sony FX30
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
offers focus by touch
environment proof
does not have image stabilization
73
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
boasts touch to focus
weather proofing
great ISO range (32,000)
heavier than average in class (646 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography advice
Sony FX30 Sports photography advice
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (20.0 frames per second)
high MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
86
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro3
Travel photography with Sony FX30
77
environment proof
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
high MP (26MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
74
better than average battery (570 CIPA)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
great MP (26 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
heavier than average in class (646 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography information
Sony FX30 Landscape photography information
81
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
high MP (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
85
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great MP (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
better than average battery (570 shots)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging information
Sony FX30 Vlogging information
36
screen is touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
74
selfie friendly display
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic support
heavier than average in class (646g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony FX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony FX30
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Sony FX30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony FX30
Class Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2019-10-23 2022-09-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 26 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 6192 x 4128
Highest native ISO 12800 32000
Highest boosted ISO 51200 102400
Min native ISO 160 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 80 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 187
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3.00 inch
Screen resolution 1,620k dots 2,360k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options no built-in flash no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC HS, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-I, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 497 gr (1.10 lbs) 646 gr (1.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 130 x 78 x 85mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.3")
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 - 570 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots
Card slots 2 2
Launch price $2,000 $1,800