Fujifilm
X-Pro1 2012
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
£125
used today at eBay
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X-Pro1 vs A5100
Quick take: The A5100 has the highest resolution at 24MP; the A5100 is the most affordable.
16 specs side by side·15 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.
A5100 — Casual & Travel: The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
is the right camera for you if…
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012 | A5100Sony · 2014 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 used | £102 usedBest |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MPBest |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 450g (body only) | 224g (body only)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) | No viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Micro USB, 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
A5100
Portrait
4.8/10
5.4/10
Street
6.0/10
7.0/10
Travel
5.0/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
3.5/10
Documentary
3.6/10
4.1/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
4.7/10
Landscape
3.9/10
5.0/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
5.5/10
Casual
3.2/10
5.2/10
Food
3.8/10
5.9/10
Macro
3.6/10
5.2/10
Architecture
4.0/10
5.2/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.7/10
Vlogging & Video
—
4.7/10
Fun & simple
—
4.9/10
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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