X-Pro1vs A9
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography
View A9
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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The a9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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