X-Pro1vs Z7 II
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the z7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Z7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — |
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