Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a6100 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-Pro3
72
WINNER
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6100
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SCORE
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Fujifilm X-Pro3 and the Sony a6100 are both mirrorless cameras released in 2019 with APS-C sensors. The a6100 measures 120 x 67 x 59 mm and weighs 396 g, while the X-Pro3 is larger at 141 x 83 x 46 mm and heavier at 497 g. Those measurements suit the a6100 to smaller bags and lighter travel kits. | ||
Released ⓘRefers to the year this camera was officially made available for sale. |
2019 | 2019 |
Announcement date ⓘRefers to the date the manufacturer publicly announced the upcoming release and general specs of this camera. |
October 23, 2019 | August 28, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 141 x 83 x 46 mm | 120 x 67 x 59 mm |
| Camera weight | 497 g | 396 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Sony a6100 is the stronger choice for framing off-centre subjects, offering 425 autofocus points against 117 on the X-Pro3. That wider coverage spreads focus areas across more of the frame when you track a moving child or pet near the edges of a composition. The lens mounts differ too, with the a6100 using Sony E and the X-Pro3 taking Fujifilm X. The X-Pro3's 26 MP sensor gives slightly more crop room than the a6100's 24 MP. Its 1/32000 second shutter allows shorter exposures than the a6100's 1/4000, useful for wide apertures in bright daylight. Its 3,690,000-dot electronic viewfinder resolves more detail than the a6100's 1,440,000-dot panel. Both shoot at up to 11 fps, and neither offers in-body stabilisation, so steady handheld work relies on shutter speed or a stabilised lens. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24 MP050 |
Image resolution ⓘImage resolution is measured in pixels and megapixels, width by height. The higher the number, the higher its resolution. |
6240 x 4160 | 6000 x 4000 |
Sensor type ⓘThe camera sensor captures light and records the image. Sensors vary in physical size, the number of pixels, and quality. |
CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size ⓘThe sensor size contributes to the overall quality as well as the dynamic and tonal range a camera can capture. As a rule of thumb, the more surface there is to read the light, the more information it will capture. |
23.5 x 15.6 | 15.6 x 23.5 |
Sensor format ⓘRefers to the most commonly used sensor sizes. |
 APS-C | APS-C |
Continuous shooting ⓘThe number of sequential frames per second the camera can write to the memory card when shooting in burst or continuous mode. |
11 fps045 | 11 fps045 |
Lens mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. |
Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Image processor ⓘThe image processor in the camera converts the information collected on the sensor for digital storage on the memory card. |
X-Processor 4 | Bionz X |
Aspect ratio ⓘThe aspect ratio refers to the proportional difference between width and height. The most popular aspect ratios are 3:2 and 4:3. |
 3:2 | 3:2 |
Min ISO ⓘRefers to the lowest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Lower ISO are less sensitive to light but make a cleaner image. |
16030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO ⓘRefers to the highest native (or 'base') ISO setting. Higher ISO is necessary for low-light situations or night photography, but higher ISOs often introduce grain or noise. |
128003003280000 | 320003003280000 |
Min ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
8030200 | 10030200 |
Max ISO (expanded) ⓘExpanded (or extended) ISO is a digitally enhanced feature available on some cameras. It allows you to push beyond the native ISO range if necessary. |
512003003280000 | 510003003280000 |
Minimum shutter speed ⓘThe minimum shutter speed will tell you the longest exposure your camera can take without using an external accessory. |
90044080 | 3044080 |
Max shutter speed ⓘThe maximum shutter speed tells you the length inside 1 second the camera will capture. These can sometimes be extended with accessories such as extra external batteries. |
3200080032000 | 400080032000 |
Autofocus points ⓘAutofocus points show where the camera is focusing graphically as squares or brackets in Live View or on an electronic viewfinder. These points are also used for light meter readings. |
1170300 | 4250300 |
In-body stabilisation ⓘIn-body Stabilization means the camera has a certain technology embedded that counteracts camera shake. |
✗ | ✗ |
Viewfinder type ⓘThe viewfinder type is either electronic or optical. Electronic viewfinders will have a small screen in the viewfinder. Optical viewfinders will use prisms and mirrors to look through the lens. |
Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder dots | 369000009900000 | 144000009900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlow-motion projects work well on either body, since both record up to 4K and both offer a maximum video frame rate of 120 fps. That frame rate lets you slow a tennis serve or feeding birds in your editor. The a6100 fits more editing workflows, recording in MPEG-4, AVCHD and XAVC S as well as H.264, while the X-Pro3 records MPEG-4 and H.264. Both include built-in timelapse. | ||
Video ⓘIndicates if this camera is capable of recording video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Max video resolution ⓘThe best resolution this camera can capture video in. Modern cameras can capture up to 8K video. |
 4K | 4K |
Max video format ⓘVideo resolution measured by the greatest number of pixels possible in each frame, width by height. A higher resolution means more detail or clarity in your video. |
4096 x 2160 | 3840 x 2160 |
Max video frame rate ⓘHow many frames per second your video will capture. Most cameras have options for multiple frame rates, depending on the resolution you shoot in. For a general video, 24p or 30p is the standard, but more serious filmmakers may need a higher frame rate for creative effect. |
120 fps | 120 fps |
Timelapse built in ⓘA built in time-lapse mode will allow continuous shooting throughout a prolonged period of time to be compressed into a sped up video. |
 Yes | Yes |
Video file format ⓘDifferent cameras can record in various video file formats. The File format you record in can impact how you edit and use the files. |
MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 |
| Features | 85/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe X-Pro3 is the better companion for shooting outdoors in poor conditions, with weather sealing the a6100 lacks. If you photograph coastal walks, rainy markets or dusty trails, that sealing helps protect the body when conditions turn. The a6100 answers with a built-in flash, handy for quick fill light on indoor portraits when you carry nothing extra. Both share 3-inch touch LCDs that flip for waist-level and selfie framing, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth transfer. Neither offers GPS, so location tagging needs a paired phone. | ||
Builtin flash ⓘA built-in flash will often be positioned right above the lens. This will automatically pop up when you activate it. |
No |  Yes |
External flash ⓘExternal flashes are often connected through a hot shoe at the top of a camera, or a cable at the side of the camera. |
 Yes | Yes |
GPS ⓘGPS features in a camera will include location metadata to each of your photographs. |
✗ | ✗ |
Weather sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |
 Yes | No |
| Screen type | LCD | LCD |
Touch screen ⓘTouchscreen allows you to change camera settings and access menus with a swipe of your finger, instead of using buttons. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen dots ⓘScreen dots indicate the resolution of the LCD screen by including each sub pixel. |
16200001150001500000 | 9216001150001500000 |
Flip screen ⓘA flip screen (or articulating screen) is a second screen which can flip out from the side or top of the camera. This rotating screen allows you more freedom to take photos at different angles. |
 Yes | Yes |
Live view ⓘLive View feature allows you to see a continuous live video of what is being seen through your lens. |
 Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi ⓘBuilt-in Wi-Fi allows you to connect your camera and share images wirelessly. |
 Yes | Yes |
Bluetooth ⓘBluetooth capabilities allow you wireless control of your camera with other external devices. |
 Yes | Yes |
| Storage & battery | 71/100 | 37/100 |
Read the Storage & battery ComparisonStorage and BatteryThe X-Pro3 is the stronger choice for long shooting days, with two SD card slots and UHS-II support for faster card writes. You can keep shooting when one card fills, while the a6100's single slot accepts SD or Memory Stick Pro Duo media. Under their rated test conditions, the a6100 is rated at 420 shots against 400 for the X-Pro3, and both charge over USB. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Dual memory card slots |  Yes | No |
| Battery type | NP-W126S | NP-FW50 |
Battery life ⓘApproximately how long this cameras battery will last measured by how many photographs you will be able to take. |
400 shots1505000 | 420 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-Pro3 if you shoot outdoors in changeable weather or want two card slots for long event days. Its crisper viewfinder, shorter-exposure shutter and extra pixels suit wide-aperture daylight work and distant subjects.
Choose the Sony a6100 for a lighter, smaller body, broader autofocus coverage when you track unpredictable subjects, and a built-in flash for spontaneous indoor shots. Since the mounts differ, weigh which native lens range covers your subjects first. Both deliver the same 4K ceiling, top frame rate and burst speed.