Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm X-Pro2
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-Pro2 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-Pro2
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Resolution24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Burst rate8fps vs 6fps
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Battery life~350 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation4 years newer (2016 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-Pro2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portrait | +1.4 | ||
| Street | +0.4 | ||
| Travel | +0.8 | ||
| Wedding & Events | +2.7 | ||
| Documentary | +1.4 | ||
| Sports & Action | +2.1 | ||
| Landscape | +1.1 | ||
| Wildlife | +1.7 | ||
| Casual | +0.3 | ||
| Food | +0.6 | ||
| Macro | +1.3 | ||
| Architecture | +0.5 | ||
| Astrophotography | +0.2 |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | X-Pro2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £549 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | |
| Stabilisation | No stabilisation | No stabilisation | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g (body only) | 495g (body only) | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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