X-Pro1vs X-T30
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
From £249
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Which should you buy?
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.
Street, Travel, Everyday — X-T30 (2019): The X-T3's sensor in a pocketable body. One of Fujifilm's best value cameras.
Who should buy what
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
X-T30 (2019)
- Photographers who want X-T quality without the bulk
- Travellers who prioritise compact size
Quick take: The x-t30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | X-T30 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £399 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 383g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.62× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-T30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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