X-Pro1vs X100S
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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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.
Street & Travel — X100S (2013): The X100S was the moment the X100 series became legendary. Dramatically faster phase-detect AF, X-Trans II image quality, Fujifilm's film simulations, and the iconic hybrid viewfinder in a pocketable fixed-lens body — the blueprint every subsequent X100 has built on. A brilliant used-market buy for street and travel photographers who want the Fujifilm experience at an accessible price.
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
X100S (2013)
- Street photographers who want the Fujifilm X100 experience on a budget
- Travel photographers who love a fixed focal length
- Film photography enthusiasts who want digital film simulations
- Used-market buyers stepping into the X100 series
Quick take: The x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | X100S (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £250 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 445g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 126.5 × 74.4 × 52.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB, Wi-Fi (via optional adapter) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X100S |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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