Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T3

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Fujifilm X-Pro2

24 MP | APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

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Fujifilm X-T3

26 MP | APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) BSI-CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T3 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing X-Pro2 and X-T3, two Advanced Mirrorless cameras by Fujifilm. Fujifilm X-Pro2 was introduced to market in January 2016 and Fujifilm X-T3 was launched in September 2018. As you can see, X-Pro2 is 2 years older than X-T3. Let's see if this age difference between two cameras makes a big difference.

Both cameras have APS-C sensors but Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 24.0 MP and Fujifilm X-T3 has a 26.0 MP resolution.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2016-01-15

24MP - APS-C CMOS X-TRANS III Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 200 - 12800 ( expands to 100-51200)

Fujifilm X Mount

3" Fixed Type Screen

2360k dot Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder

8.0 fps continuous shooting

3840x2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

495g. 141 x 83 x 56 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm X-Pro1 Compare

Fujifilm X-T3 Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2018-09-06

26MP - APS-C BSI-CMOS Sensor

No Anti-aliasing (AA) filter

ISO 160 - 12800 ( expands to 80-51200)

Fujifilm X Mount

3 Tilting Screen

3690k dot Electronic viewfinder

20.0 fps continuous shooting

4096 x 2160 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

539g. 133 x 93 x 59 mm

Weather Sealed Body

Replaced Fujifilm X-T2 Compare

Fujifilm X-Pro2 was replaced by Fujifilm X-Pro3. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2
Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Fujifilm X-T3

Fujifilm X-T3 was replaced by Fujifilm X-T4. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Fujifilm X-T3
Fujifilm X-T4 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-Pro2 over Fujifilm X-T3

LCD Screen Resolution	1.620k dots vs 1.040k dots	55% higher resolution screen
Weight	495 g vs 539 g	44 g lighter
Sensor Pixel Area	15.34µm² vs 14.12µm²	8% larger pixel area

Reasons to choose Fujifilm X-T3 over Fujifilm X-Pro2

Adjustable LCD Screen	Tilting vs Fixed Type	Flexible shooting positions
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
Max Sensor Resolution	26 MP vs 24 MP	8% more pixels
Number of Focus Points	425 vs 273	152 more focus points
Viewfinder Coverage	100% vs 92%	More accurate viewfinder
Continuous Shooting	20.0fps vs 8.0fps	12 fps faster
Battery Life	390 shots vs 350 shots	40 more frames with a single charge
Headphone Port	Yes vs No	better video control
Viewfinder Resolution	3690k dot vs 2360k dot	56% higher resolution
Max Video Resolution	4096 x 2160 vs 3840x2160	Higher Resolution Video
Bluetooth	Yes vs No	Connect your camera to other devices via Blueetooth
Focus Bracketing	Yes vs No	Take multiple photos shifting focus point
Max Video Bit rate	400mbps vs 100mbps	Higher bit rate for better video quality

Common Strengths of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3

Wireless Connection	Yes vs Yes	Better connectivity
External Flash Shoe	Yes vs Yes	Better for flash photography
Viewfinder	Yes (Electronic and Optical) vs Yes (Electronic)	Better framing and control
RAW Support	Yes vs Yes	Better image quality
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
Max Resolution	24 MP vs 26 MP	Bigger prints and more details
Microphone Port	Yes vs Yes	High quality audio recording option
Environmental Sealing	Yes vs Yes	shoot at tough conditions
Timelapse Recording	Yes vs Yes	creative shooting
AE Bracketing	Yes vs Yes	Useful for tough lighting conditions and HDR
Flash Sync Port	Yes vs Yes	Connect off-camera flash
Storage Slot	2 vs 2	Extra Storage Slot
Smartphone Remote Control	Yes vs Yes	Remote control your camera with a smartphone
Video Bit rates	100mbps vs 400mbps	High Video quality
Support for UHS Memory Cards	UHS-II vs UHS-II	Read/Write in Ultra High Speeds
Webcam Function	Yes vs Yes	Use your camera as a Webcam

Common Weaknesses of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3

In-body Image Stabilization	No vs No	No Built-in stabilization
Built-in Flash	No vs No	Require external flash

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T3: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions.

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3. Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 10mm shorter and 3mm thinner than Fujifilm X-T3 but it is also 8mm wider.

Here is the back view size comparison of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3.

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3.

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 44g lighter than the Fujifilm X-T3 but we don't think this will make a significant difference.

Also keep in mind that body weight is not the only deciding factor when comparing two interchangeable camera bodies, you have to also take into account the lenses that you will be using with these bodies. Since both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 have the same APS-C sized sensor, their lenses for a similar focal length and aperture will be similar in size and weight.

Weight Comparison

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X-Pro2

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Thickness Comparison

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X-Pro2

X-T3

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Average

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Weather Sealing

Both X-Pro2 and X-T3 have weather sealings in their body, making them resistant to water and dust.

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3's LCD screens has the same diagonal size of 3".

On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T3 features a Tilting screen where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over the head levels whereas the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a fixed type screen which provides less flexibility in shooting positions compared to X-T3.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T3: Sensor Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 24.0MP APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm ) sized CMOS X-TRANS III sensor and features EXR Processor III processor. On the other hand, Fujifilm X-T3 has a 26.0MP APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm ) sized BSI-CMOS sensor and features X-Processor 4 processor.

Another similarity between these two cameras is that both Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensors lack anti-alias (Low-Pass) filters. Removing anti-alias filter increases the sharpness and level of detail but at the same time, it increases the chance of moire occurring in certain scenes.

Below you can see the X-Pro2 and X-T3 sensor size comparison.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

What types of Photography are Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X-T3 for Portrait Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T3 for Street Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
Tilting LCD Screen
Medium sized Body
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T3 for Sports Photography

GOOD

Electronic and Optical Built-in Viewfinder
Fast Continuous Shooting: 8.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
273 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
Average Ergonomics&Handling
No Image Stabilization
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Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Good Ergonomics&Handling
Fast Continuous Shooting: 20.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Fast Max shutter speed: 1/8000s
425 Focus Points
Good Low Light ISO
Wireless Connection
No Image Stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm X-T3 for Daily Photography

GOOD

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
495g
Body Thickness 56mm
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Environmental Sealings
Medium size Body
539g
Body Thickness 59mm
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Fujifilm X-T3 for Landscape Photography

AVERAGE

Large APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 24.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
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Large APS-C (23.5 x 15.6 mm) sensor
Very High Resolution Sensor: 26.0MP
Environmental Sealings
Live-view
Read the details

Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Comparison of Available Lenses

Which camera has more lenses?

Number of available lenses is a big decision factor while choosing your interchangeable lens camera. Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 have the same Fujifilm X lens mount and currently there are 53 native lenses available for these cameras.

Another important factor is the availability of image stabilization. None of these bodies have sensor based image stabilization so you have to buy lenses with Optical stabilization feature. Currently there are 12 lenses with Image stabilization for Fujifilm X mount.

Lens Type	# of Fujifilm X-Pro2 Lenses	# of Fujifilm X-T3 Lenses
Standard Zoom	6	6
Standard Prime	12	12
Wideangle Zoom	2	2
Wideangle Prime	17	17
Telephoto Zoom	5	5
Telephoto Prime	5	5
SuperZoom	1	1
Wideangle Fisheye Prime	1	1
Macro Prime	2	2
Perspective Control Prime	2	2
Telephoto Mirror Prime	n/a	n/a
TOTAL	53	53

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-T3: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Fujifilm X-T3 scores compare:

Fujifilm X-Pro2

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #15 out of 122 in Rangefinder-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #117 out of 1191 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T3

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #0 out of 68 in SLR-style mirrorless cameras
Ranked #0 out of 1191 in all Cameras

Fujifilm X-T3 has a higher Overall Score than the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm X-Pro2

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Fujifilm X-T3

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Fujifilm X-T3 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Fujifilm X-Pro2	Fujifilm X-T3
Brand	Fujifilm	Fujifilm
Announced	2016-01-15	2018-09-06
Body Type	Rangefinder-style mirrorless	SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Type	CMOS X-TRANS III	BSI-CMOS
Size	APS-C	APS-C
Dimensions	23.6 x 15.6 mm	23.5 x 15.6 mm
Area	368.16mm²	366.60mm²
Megapixels	24 megapixels	26 megapixels
Max Resolution	6000 x 4000	6240 x 4160
Max Native Light sensitivity	12,800 ISO	12,800 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	51200 ISO	51200 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	200 ISO	160 ISO
Min Boosted Light Sensitivity	100 ISO	80 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	273	425
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	Fujifilm X	Fujifilm X
Number of Available Lenses	53	53
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Tilting
Size	3"	3
Resolution	1,620k dots	1,040k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	Electronic and Optical (tunnel)	Electronic
Viewfinder Resolution	2,360k dots	3,690k dots
Viewfinder Coverage	92%	100%
Viewfinder Magnification	0.6	0.75
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/8000s	1/8000s
Max Electronic Shutter	1/32000s	1/32000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	No	No
Built-in Flash
Max Flash Sync	1/250s	1/250s
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	8.0 fps	20.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	3840x2160	4096 x 2160
Video Formats	MPEG-4, H.264	MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Built-In	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	495g	539g
Dimensions	141 x 83 x 56mm	133 x 93 x 59mm
Battery Life	350 shots	390 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
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