X-Pro1vs A1 II
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the a1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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