X-A7vs X-Pro1
VS
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
From £249
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Which should you buy?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
X-Pro1 (2012)
- 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
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-A7 (2019) | X-Pro1 (2012) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £249 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/24p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | 450g body only |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB 2.0, HDMI mini |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | X-Pro1 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Street | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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