X-Pro2vs A5100
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 is the most affordable; only the x-pro2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £200 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| 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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