X-Pro1vs Q
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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 & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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