X-Pro1vs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The x-pro1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £600 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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