Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony A99

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A99, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and the A99 (24MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and A99 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was brought out 6 years after the A99 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A99 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores against the A99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony SLT-A99. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-Pro3 Gallery and Sony A99 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers physical measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Sony A99 has specifications of 147mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-Pro3 versus Sony A99 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 compared to the A99.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A99 is 78 and 57 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and A99.

To sum up, both cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 will result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-Pro3 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.