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Instax Pal vs X-Pro1
Quick take: The Instax Pal is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·14 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 2012
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
£125
used today at eBay
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-Pro1 — Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors: The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Instax PalFujifilm · 2023 | X-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £89Best | £125 used |
| Sensor | Digital 1/5" CMOS (5MP), no film | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | — | 16.3MP |
| Video | — | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Fixed focus (19.4 cm to infinity) | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | — | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | — | 6fps |
| Battery Life | Built-in rechargeable | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 41gBest | 450g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 42.3 × 44.4 × 43.0mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | None (ring finder or phone app) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | — | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | — | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | — | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | — | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Instax Pal
X-Pro1
Portrait
1.5/10
4.8/10
Street
2.8/10
6.0/10
Travel
2.7/10
5.0/10
Wedding & Events
1.0/10
3.3/10
Documentary
1.6/10
3.6/10
Landscape
1.6/10
3.9/10
Casual
2.8/10
3.2/10
Food
1.4/10
3.8/10
Macro
0.9/10
3.6/10
Architecture
1.4/10
4.0/10
Astrophotography
1.1/10
4.3/10
Fun & simple
7.8/10
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Sports & Action
—
4.4/10
Wildlife
—
4.9/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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