Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm X-T1
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Strong upgrade
The X-T1 improves across 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro1 owners will notice the difference.
What's new in the X-T1
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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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Generation2 years newer (2014 vs 2012)
Unchanged or similar
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ResolutionSimilar (16MP)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | X-T1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | X-T1 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £299 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2014 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 16MP | |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | |
| Stabilisation | None | None | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 440g (with battery and card) | ↑ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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