Fujifilm
X-Pro1 2012
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
£125
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X-Pro1 vs NEX-6
Quick take: The X-Pro1 has the highest resolution at 16MP.
16 specs side by side·13 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
X-Pro1 — Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors: The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
is the right camera for you if…
- 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
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | X-Pro1Fujifilm · 2012 | NEX-6Sony · 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £125 usedBest | £125 used |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 16.1MP APS-C sensor |
| Resolution | 16.3MPBest | 16.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | Full HD 1080p/60 |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Fast Hybrid AF: 99-point phase-detect + 25-point contrast, face detection |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No IBIS (lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 10fps (3fps with AF)Best |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 450g (body only) | 345g (with battery and card)Best |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 42.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 100%, 1.09x |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" LCD, 921k dots, tilts 90° up / 45° down |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD / Memory Stick slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Micro USB, mini HDMI, Multi Interface Shoe, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
X-Pro1
NEX-6
Portrait
4.8/10
6.1/10
Street
6.0/10
7.6/10
Travel
5.0/10
6.4/10
Wedding & Events
3.3/10
4.3/10
Documentary
3.6/10
4.0/10
Sports & Action
4.4/10
4.8/10
Landscape
3.9/10
4.3/10
Wildlife
4.9/10
5.7/10
Casual
3.2/10
4.4/10
Food
3.8/10
5.3/10
Macro
3.6/10
4.8/10
Architecture
4.0/10
4.7/10
Astrophotography
4.3/10
4.8/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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