X-Pro1vs A7 IV
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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the a7 iv is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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