X-Pro1vs A7 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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact 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
A7 II (2014)
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want full-frame on a budget
- Film shooters adapting vintage lenses (IBIS helps enormously)
Quick take: The a7 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the a7 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £549 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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