Fujifilm
X-Pro1 2012
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
£249
list price · used from £125 at eBay
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X-Pro1 vs A5000
Quick take: The A5000 has the highest resolution at 20MP; the A5000 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-Pro1 — Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors: The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012 | A5000Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £154Best |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.1MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.1MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/24p | Full HD 1080 (60i / 25p AVCHD), 1440×1080/30p MP4 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 25-point contrast AF with face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only) |
| Burst Rate | 6fpsBest | 3.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 450g (body only) | 269g (with battery)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | None (rear screen only) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" 180° flip-up LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Micro USB (Multi Terminal), micro HDMI, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-Pro1
A5000
Portrait
4.8/10
4.3/10
Street
6.0/10
6.5/10
Travel
5.0/10
6.1/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
2.6/10
Documentary
3.6/10
3.5/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
3.1/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.7/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
4.2/10
Casual
3.2/10
4.2/10
Food
3.8/10
5.2/10
Macro
3.6/10
4.7/10
Architecture
4.0/10
4.8/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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