Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a6400 — Which Is Better?
Side by side47 specifications |
Fujifilm · Mirrorless · 26 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Sony · Mirrorless · 24.2 MP · APS-C · 4K video
Sony a6400
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| General | ||
Read the General ComparisonGeneralThe Sony a6400 is the lighter carry, at 403 g against 497 g for the Fujifilm X-Pro3, and its 120 x 67 x 60 mm body is narrower and less tall. The X-Pro3 measures 141 x 83 x 46 mm, so it is taller and wider but shallower. Both are 2019 mirrorless cameras, so neither benefits from a newer release. | ||
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 | January 15, 2019 |
| Camera type |  Mirrorless | Mirrorless |
| Camera size | 141 x 83 x 46 mm | 120 x 67 x 60 mm |
| Camera weight | 497 g | 403 g |
| Optics | 67/100 | 68/100 |
Read the Optics ComparisonOpticsThe Fujifilm X-Pro3 gives you slightly more room to crop distant wildlife, with 26 MP against 24.2 MP on the a6400. Its electronic viewfinder also shows finer detail while framing, at 3,690,000 dots versus 2,359,296. Both use APS-C CMOS sensors, shoot at 11 fps, and lack in-body stabilisation. The a6400 spreads 425 autofocus points across the frame against 117, giving wider coverage for off-centre subjects. The X-Pro3 reaches a much shorter exposure at 1/32000 second versus 1/4000, useful for wide apertures in bright light. Each body takes only its own native lenses: Fujifilm X mount or Sony E mount. | ||
Megapixels ⓘThe higher the number of megapixels, the more detail the cameras sensor can capture. |
26 MP050 | 24.2 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 | 1024003003280000 |
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 | 235929609900000 |
| Video | 91/100 | 91/100 |
Read the Video ComparisonVideoSlowing fast action is equally easy on either camera: both reach a 120 fps maximum frame rate and record up to 4K resolution. Built-in timelapse is shared, so interval shooting needs no external trigger. The recording format is where your editing setup matters. The a6400 offers XAVC S alongside MPEG-4 and AVCHD Ver. 2.0, while the X-Pro3 records in MPEG-4 and H.264, so it is worth checking the format against your editing software. | ||
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 Ver. 2.0, XAVC S |
| Features | 85/100 | 81/100 |
Read the Features ComparisonFeaturesThe a6400 is the better pick when you want fill light without extra gear, since it has a built-in flash and the X-Pro3 does not. Both accept external flash units, and both bodies have weather sealing for dusty or damp conditions. Neither includes GPS for automatic location tagging. Both offer a 3-inch flip-out LCD with touch control, plus Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for wireless transfer. The X-Pro3's screen shows far more detail when checking focus after a shot, at 1,620,000 dots versus 921,600. | ||
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 | Yes |
| 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 safer body for long paid shoots, with dual card slots and UHS-II support for faster card writes. The a6400 has a single UHS-I slot, though it also accepts Memory Stick Duo media. Both batteries charge over USB between locations. Battery ratings sit within ten shots of each other under their test conditions: 400 shots for the X-Pro3's NP-W126S and 410 for the a6400's NP-FW50. The card layout is a far bigger difference between them than the battery numbers. | ||
| Memory card | SD / SDHC / SDXC (UHS-II compatible) | SD / SDHC / SDXC, Memory Stick Duo (UHS-I compatible) |
| 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 | 410 shots1505000 |
| USB charging |  Yes | Yes |
Read: Verdict
Verdict
Choose the Fujifilm X-Pro3 if you crop wildlife or sports shots heavily, shoot wide open in bright light with its 1/32000 second shutter, or need dual UHS-II cards and a sharper viewfinder for paid work. Its higher-resolution rear screen and 26 MP sensor reward careful framing and review.
Choose the Sony a6400 for a lighter body on travel and street days, wider autofocus coverage for off-centre action, or a built-in flash for quick indoor and backlit portraits. Shared 4K recording, 11 fps burst and weather sealing leave the stills differences to guide your choice.