X-Pro2vs A1 II
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
VS
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
Who should buy what
X-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
A1 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | A1 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | None | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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