X-Pro2vs A7S
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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The x-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £600 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| 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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