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Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2: full comparison

The X-Pro3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-Pro2 counters on a lighter 495g body.

Also searched as XPro3 vs XPro2, and in the other order as XPro2 vs XPro3.

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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 USD and the X-Pro2 1,699 USD, 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 495g body.

So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-Pro3. If a lighter 495g body is closer to what you actually need, the X-Pro2 is the smarter buy. And the X-Pro2 costs less — 1,699 USD 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 495g body

Who should buy the X-Pro3 or X-Pro2?

Buy the X-Pro3 if…

Pick the X-Pro3 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-Pro handling. Read the full X-Pro3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

Buy the X-Pro2 if…

Pick the X-Pro2 if a lighter 495g body matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,699 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-Pro handling. Read the full X-Pro2 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.

X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2: pros and cons

Fujifilm X-Pro3Fujifilm X-Pro2
  • Hybrid OVF/EVF unique to the X-Pro line
  • Hidden rear LCD encourages waist-level shooting
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots, weather sealed
  • Titanium-style top and bottom plates
  • Hybrid OVF/EVF in a weather sealed body
  • Dual SD UHS-II slots
  • 24.3 MP X-Trans III sensor
  • Classic Chrome and ACROS film simulations
  • No in-body stabilization
  • Rear LCD is fixed, folds down to hide
  • 1080p video only, no log profile
  • No IBIS, no touch LCD

Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-Pro3 review and X-Pro2 review.

X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2: full specs

SpecProduct photo of the Fujifilm X-Pro3X-Pro3
2019 · $1,799
Product photo of the Fujifilm X-Pro2X-Pro2
2016 · $1,699
General
Release year20192016
Launch price1,799 USD1,699 USD
StatusDiscontinuedDiscontinued
Sensor & Image
Megapixels26.1 MP24.3 MP
Sensor generationX-Trans IVX-Trans III
ProcessorX-Processor 4X-Processor Pro
ISO range160–12800200–12800
Autofocus & Burst
AF points425273
Subject detectionface-eyenone
Burst (fps)118
Video
Max video4K 30p1080p 60p
CodecH.265, H.264H.264
Log profileF-LogNo
Physical
StabilizationNoneNone
ViewfinderHybrid OVF/EVF (3.69M dot)Hybrid OVF/EVF (2.36M dot)
LCD3" fixed touch3" fixed
Weather sealedYesYes
Weight497g495g
Storage
Card slots22
Card typesSD UHS-II / SD UHS-IISD UHS-II / SD UHS-II
Power
BatteryNP-W126SNP-W126
Battery life (CIPA)400 shots350 shots
Software
Film sims75

Highlighted cells are best in class between these two. Specs sourced from public Fujifilm product pages.

In-depth reviews

For the full long-form review of each camera, see the Fujifilm X-Pro3 review and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 review. Each one carries the full spec breakdown, pros and cons, and where this body sits in the current Fujifilm lineup.

Further reading