X-Pro1vs Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
View X-Pro1
VS
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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