Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a290

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a290. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a290 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro3 were released 2019 and Sony a290 was released 2010. That is a 9 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro3 2019
Sony a290 2010

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro3 is a Mirrorless camera while Sony a290 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a290 has a "Sony APS-C"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-Pro3 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a290 75 mm
Sony APS-C sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 26 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a290 has 14 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro3 26 MP
25958400 pixels
6240 x 4160
Sony a290 14 MP
14033152 pixels
4592 x 3056

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a 85 % larger resolution than Sony a290. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Fujifilm X-Pro3 has a larger ISO-range than Sony a290. Fujifilm X-Pro3 has an ISO range that stretches from 160 to 12800 while Sony a290 has 100 to 3200.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro3 160-12800
Sony a290 100-3200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-Pro3
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a290

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro3 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds and Sony a290 can shoot up to 2,5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro3 11
Sony a290 2,5

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

When comparing these two cameras there is only one of them that can shoot movies and that is Fujifilm X-Pro3. Unfortunately Sony a290 does not support recording movies and movie clips.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a290 weighs 549 gr (equal to 1.21 lb) which is 10% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro3 and its 497 gr (or 1.1 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro3 497 gr
1.1 lb
Sony a290 549 gr
1.21 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs Sony a290 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro3 and Sony a290, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Name Fujifilm X-Pro3 Sony a290
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Release Year 2019 2010
Release Date 2019-10-23 2010-06-09
MSRP 1799 USD 499 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm)
Sensor Type BSI-CMOS CCD
Resolution 6240 x 4160 pixels 4592 x 3056 pixels
Megapixels 26 MP 14 MP
Image Processor X-Processor 4 Bionz
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
ISO Range 160 - 12800 100 - 3200
White Balance Presets 0 6
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift)
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Selective Single Point
Single
Continuous
Focus Points 425 9
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony A

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Articulated LCD Tilting Fixed
Screen size 3” 2.7”
Screen dots 1620000 230400
Touch screen Yes No
Screen type TFT LCD N/A
Live view Yes No
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder Coverage 95% 95%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.78× (0.52× 35mm equiv.) 0.83× (0.55× 35mm equiv.)
Viewfinder Resolution 3690000 N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Frames per second 11 fps 2,5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 10 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No No
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Video recording Yes No
Video format MPEG4
H.264
N/A
Video resolution 1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
4096 x 2160
N/A
Built-in Microphone Yes No
Built-in Speakers Yes No
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Memory Stick Pro Duo
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
HDMI Output No Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth)
No
Remote Control Yes (wired, cable release or smartphone) Yes (Optional)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony a290
Enviromentally sealed Yes No
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Li-ion battery NP-W126S
Lithium-Ion NP-FH50 rechargeable battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 440 shots 290 shots
Width 141 mm 128 mm
Height 83 mm 97 mm
Depth 46 mm 86 mm
Weight 497 gram 549 gram