Fujifilm X-T3 vs X-Pro2: full comparison
The X-T3 leads on more headline specs, but the X-Pro2 counters on a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and a lighter 495g body.
Also searched as XT3 vs XPro2, and in the other order as XPro2 vs XT3.
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The short version
The Fujifilm X-T3 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 are Fujifilm APS-C bodies from different lines — the X-T and the X-Pro. The X-T3 is the newer of the two, arriving in 2018. At launch the X-T3 was 1,499 USD and the X-Pro2 1,699 USD, making the X-T3 the more affordable of the two.
On paper the X-T3 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 hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder and a lighter 495g body.
So which one? If you want 26.1 MP of resolution, get the X-T3. If a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder is closer to what you actually need, the X-Pro2 is the smarter buy. And the X-T3 costs less — 1,499 USD at launch.
Where the X-T3 wins
- +26.1 MP of resolution
- +11 fps continuous shooting
- +face/eye-detection AF
- +4K/60p video
- +390-shot battery life
Where the X-Pro2 wins
- +a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder
- +a lighter 495g body
Who should buy the X-T3 or X-Pro2?
Buy the X-T3 if…
Pick the X-T3 if 26.1 MP of resolution, 11 fps continuous shooting matters to you. It also launched cheaper at 1,499 USD. It is the better fit for buyers who already lean toward X-T handling. Read the full X-T3 review for the use-case-specific pros and cons.
Buy the X-Pro2 if…
Pick the X-Pro2 if a hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder, a lighter 495g body matters to you. 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-T3 vs X-Pro2: pros and cons
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Pros and cons mirror the in-house X-T3 review and X-Pro2 review.
X-T3 vs X-Pro2: full specs
| Spec |  X-T32018 · $1,499 |  X-Pro22016 · $1,699 |
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| General | ||
| Release year | 2018 | 2016 |
| Launch price | 1,499 USD | 1,699 USD |
| 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 60p | 1080p 60p |
| Codec | H.265, H.264 | H.264 |
| Log profile | F-Log | No |
| Physical | ||
| Stabilization | None | None |
| Viewfinder | EVF (3.69M dot) | Hybrid OVF/EVF (2.36M dot) |
| LCD | 3" tilt touch | 3" fixed |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Weight | 539g | 495g |
| 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) | 390 shots | 350 shots |
| Software | ||
| Film sims | 6 | 5 |
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-T3 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.