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Fujifilm

X-Pro3

Rangefinder-style APS-C for documentary and street photographers.

$1,799

Released Oct 2019

vs

Fujifilm

X100VI

Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.

$1,599

Released Feb 2024

X100VI is 4.3 years newer.

Wins

5categories

X-Pro3

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

5categories

X100VI

WildlifePortrait

6 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

X-Pro3 wins 2 categories·X100VI wins 3 categories
  • BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 17 frames)
  • BX100VI has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
  • AX-Pro3 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • AX-Pro3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (11 fps vs 6 fps)

Key specs at a glance

X-Pro3X100VI
Resolution26.1 MP40.2 MP
SensorAPS-CAPS-C
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst30 fps20 fps
4K30 fps60 fps
IBISNo6-stop
Weight497 g521 g
Battery370 shots310 shots

Size and weight, to scale

X-Pro3

141 × 83 × 46 mm

497 g (1.10 lb / 17.53 oz)

X100VI

128 × 75 × 55 mm

521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)

X-Pro3 is 9mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 13mm wider and 8mm taller.

X-Pro3 is 24 g lighter than X100VI.

Depth (front-to-back): 46mm X-Pro3 · 55mm X100VI

Sensor size, to scale

X-Pro3

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

X100VI

23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C

369 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

X-Pro3

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

X100VI: mount data unavailable

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseX-Pro3X100VI
Portrait
5.5Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
7.0Good
7.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.5Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Landscape
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Wildlife
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
5.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

X-Pro3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 140.5, 82.8, 46.1

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • Card slots

    2 vs 1 — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 20 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    370 shots vs 310 shots — higher is better

  • Weight

    497 g vs 521 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X100VI

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • IBIS effectiveness

    6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • RAW buffer depth

    52 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only X100VI supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • AF points / zonesBoth 425
  • AF frame coverageBoth 100 %
  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

X-Pro3

Pros

  • Hybrid viewfinder
  • Weather sealed
  • Classic design

Cons

  • Hidden rear screen divisive
  • 26MP
  • Superseded

X100VI

Pros

  • Unique fixed 23mm lens
  • 40MP sensor
  • Film simulations
  • Compact street camera

Cons

  • Fixed lens only
  • No interchangeable lenses
  • Premium price

Full specifications

= category winner

X-Pro3
X100VI
Resolution
26.1 MP
40.2 MP+54%
Sensor type
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR
Sensor size
23.5 x 15.6 mm
23.5 x 15.7 mm
AA filter
No
No
X-Pro3
X100VI
AF system
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
100 %
AF low-light limit
-6 EV
Eye AF
Yes
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
Yes
Subject recognition
Animal, Bird, Automobile, Motorcycle/Bike, Airplane, Train
X-Pro3
X100VI
Burst (mechanical)
11 fps+83%
6 fps
Burst (electronic)
30 fps+50%
20 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
17 frames
52 frames3.1× more
X-Pro3
X100VI
Max resolution
4K
6.2K
4K max frame rate
30 fps
60 fps2× more
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
F-Log
F-Log / F-Log2
Codecs
H.264
H.265, H.264
X-Pro3
X100VI
Weight
497 g−24 g less
521 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1 mm
128 × 74.8 × 55.3 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, X-Pro3 or X100VI?

X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for X-Pro3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the X-Pro3 and X100VI?

X-Pro3 is 26.1 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the X-Pro3 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?

X-Pro3 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the X-Pro3 or the X100VI?

X-Pro3 reaches 30 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the X-Pro3 and X100VI?

X-Pro3 weighs 497 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-Pro3 is 24 g lighter.

Do the X-Pro3 and X100VI record 4K video?

X-Pro3: 4K up to 30p. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.

Are the X-Pro3 and X100VI weather sealed?

X-Pro3: Yes. X100VI: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 370 shots (CIPA) for the X-Pro3 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X-Pro3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

X-Pro3 launched at $1,799 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $200 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.