X-Pro1vs A7C 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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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
A7C II (2023)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame quality in the most compact body
- Hybrid shooters who need full-frame video and IBIS in a small package
- A7C owners looking for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Portrait and wedding photographers who want a discreet full-frame backup
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | None | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× 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: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A7C II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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