Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7R III

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7R III

APS-C 368.2mm²
24.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review.
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What’s the bottom line? Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 conclusion.

35mm 861.6mm²
42.4 megapixels
ISO 100 - 32,000

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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Succeeded by the Sony A7R IV
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro2 advantages over Sony A7R III

Less expensive
$1499 vs $1998
Save money for lenses or accessories
Fast startup
~1.10 vs 1.7 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Thinner
45 mm vs 73 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
495g vs 657g
Lighter weight
Less shutter lag
0.06 vs 0.25 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster shutter
1/32000 vs 1/8000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Sony A7R III advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Larger sensor
35mm vs APS-C
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Tiltable Screen
Tiltable vs Fixed
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
High resolution composite
Yes vs No
Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

650 vs 350 shots
Capture more photos
More viewfinder magnification
0.78x vs 0.59x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
More pixels
42.4 vs 24.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Faster JPEG shooting
9.9 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster RAW shooting
9.2 fps vs 8.2 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
102400 vs 51200 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Focus peaking
Both provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Shoot 4K video
Both provide
Make sure you have a fast computer
Built-in Wi-Fi
Both provide
Share your photos wirelessly
On-sensor phase detect
Both provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
External Mic Jack
Both provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Dual card slots
Both provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
Internal flash
Neither provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera

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Review Excerpt

Weather-sealed, ergonomic camera body; Fast hybrid AF system; Excellent high ISO performance; Improved continuous shooting performance; Better video quality than previous Fuji cameras.
Some controls don't impress; Continuous autofocus still lags behind competing DSLR cameras; No 4K video; Fixed LCD without touchpanel.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro2 Review

Fantastic image quality; Improved dynamic range over its predecessor; Very good high ISO performance; Much improved real-world AF performance; Class-leading burst rates, even with RAW; Improved 5-axis in-body image stabilization; Better 4K video quality; 1080/120fps video; Dual card slots; Significantly better battery life.
Expensive; Menus still confusing; UHS-II support only on one card slot; No optical low-pass filter means greater risk of moire; No built-in flash; Buffer clearing still slow despite UHS-II support.
Read our Sony A7R III Review

The Competition

Compared to Sony A7R II

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A7R II

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

$2898
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7R II

Sony A7R III

Sony A7R II

$2248
35mm

Less expensive
Touchscreen

$2898
35mm

In-camera panoramas

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Compared to Sony A6300

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6300

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6300

Sony A7R III

Sony A6300

$2248
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$846
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A6300

Compared to Canon EOS M5

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Canon EOS M5

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Canon EOS M5

Sony A7R III

Canon EOS M5

$2248
35mm

Lens selection
Larger sensor

$787
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Sony A7R III vs Canon EOS M5

Compared to Sony A6500

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Sony A6500

$1300
APS-C

Higher max flash sync
More dots on screen

$1198
APS-C

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Touchscreen

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A6500

Sony A7R III

Sony A6500

$2248
35mm

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$1198
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Sony A7R III vs Sony A6500

Compared to Nikon Z7 II

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Nikon Z7 II

$1300
APS-C

Less expensive
Thinner

$2730
35mm

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon Z7 II

Sony A7R III

Nikon Z7 II

$2248
35mm

Less expensive
High resolution composite

$2730
35mm

Top deck display
Newer

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