X-Pro2vs A7R II
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
View A7R 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.
Portrait, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £799 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | None | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| 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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