Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-A2→Fujifilm X-Pro1

Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.

You own

Fujifilm

X-A2

£105 used

2015

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-Pro1

£125 used (+£19)

2012

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Skip it

The X-Pro1 offers little measurable spec improvement over the X-A2. Spend the money on glass instead.

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Full spec comparison

Spec	X-A2	X-Pro1
Price	£105 used	£125 used
Released	2015	2012	↓
Sensor	16.3MP APS-C CMOS	16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I
Resolution	16MP	16MP
Video	Full HD 1080p/30	1080p/24p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF, 49 areas	Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards
Stabilisation	No IBIS (lens-based stabilisation only)	No stabilisation
Burst Rate	5.6fps	6fps	↑
Battery Life	~410 shots (CIPA)	~300 shots (CIPA)	↓
Weight	350g (with battery)	450g (body only)	↓
Weather Sealed	Not weather sealed	Not weather sealed
Viewfinder	None (rear screen only)	Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF)
Screen	3.0" tilting LCD, 920k dots	3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount	Fujifilm X-mount	Fujifilm X-mount
Memory Cards	Single SD slot	Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot

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