Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2
The X-Pro3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-Pro2 counters on a lighter 495 g body.
The short version
The Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 are both Fujifilm X-Pro bodies. The X-Pro3 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2019. At launch the X-Pro3 was $1,799 and the X-Pro2 $1,699, making the X-Pro2 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-Pro3 is the stronger body of the two. It gives you 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting, and face/eye-detection AF, with a few smaller wins on top of that.
The X-Pro2 isn't far behind. It hits back with a lighter 495 g body.
So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-Pro3. If a lighter 495 g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-Pro2 is the smarter buy. And the X-Pro2 costs less — $1,699 at launch.
Where the X-Pro3 wins
- +26.1 MP of resolution
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/30p video
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
- +400-shot battery life
Where the X-Pro2 wins
- +a lighter 495 g body
X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2: full specs
| Spec | 2019 · $1,799 | 2016 · $1,699 |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Release year | 2019 | 2016 |
| Launch price | $1,799 | $1,699 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Sensor & Image | ||
| Megapixels | 26.1 MP | 24.3 MP |
| Sensor generation | X-Trans IV | X-Trans III |
| Processor | X-Processor 4 | X-Processor Pro |
| ISO range | 160–12800 | 200–12800 |
| Autofocus & Burst | ||
| AF points | 425 | 273 |
| Subject detection | face-eye | none |
| Burst (fps) | 11 | 8 |
| Video | ||
| Max video | 4K 30p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot) | Hybrid OVF/EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" fixed touch | 3" fixed |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 497 g | 495 g |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | 2 | 2 |
| Card types | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II | SD UHS-II / SD UHS-II |
| Power | ||
| Battery | NP-W126S | NP-W126 |
| Battery life (CIPA) | 400 shots | 350 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 7 | 5 |
Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.