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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
78
Imaging
71
Features
81
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-Pro3 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro3
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 497g - 141 x 83 x 46mm
  • Released October 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Revealed September 2018
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Zeiss. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (26MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro3 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro3 was released 14 months after the ZX1 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro3 scores vs the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro3 over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 ZX1 
RevealedOctober 2019September 2018Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro3

 ZX1 Fujifilm X-Pro3 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1620kClearer display (+1145k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X-Pro3 ZX1 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 offers physical dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs the ZX1.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and ZX1 is 78 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro3 and ZX1.

All in all, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro3 because of its tinier sensor will make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Zeiss ZX1 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X-Pro3 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
82
you can focus manually
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
87
has manual focus
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 as a Street photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Street photography camera
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sports photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography features
79
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
max fps high (20.0 fps)
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
64
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is great (37MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Travel photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography details
77
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
high megapixels (26MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
includes focus via touch
resolution is great (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (800g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
81
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
high megapixels (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
does not have image stabilization
70
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
resolution is great (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro3 Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
36
touchscreen functionality
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
built-in touchscreen
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (800g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm X-Pro3Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Zeiss
Model Fujifilm X-Pro3 Zeiss ZX1
Category Advanced Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2019-10-23 2018-09-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 37 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 425 255
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture - f/2-22
Number of lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 4.34"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings no built-in flash no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 497 grams (1.10 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 83 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 1.8") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model NP-W126 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II support) 512GB internal
Card slots 2 1
Retail price $2,000 -