Upgrade Guide

Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm X-T2

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

You own

Fujifilm

X-Pro1

£249

2012

→

Upgrade to

Fujifilm

X-T2

£549 (+£300)

2016

✅

Strong upgrade

The X-T2 improves across 5 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X-Pro1 owners will notice the difference.

What's new in the X-T2

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Resolution

24MP vs 16MP (+8MP)
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Weather sealing

Added — fully sealed body
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Burst rate

8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip vs 6fps
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Battery life

~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation

4 years newer (2016 vs 2012)

Suitability by genre

Full spec comparison

Spec	X-Pro1	X-T2
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	4K/30p, 1080p/60p
Autofocus	Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards	Phase-detect hybrid AF (325 points), 0.08s AF speed, face detection
Stabilisation	None	None
Burst Rate	6fps	8fps mechanical; 14fps with optional VPB-XT2 vertical grip	↑
Battery Life	~300 shots (CIPA)	~350 shots (NP-W126S); ~500 shots with optional vertical grip	↑
Weight	450g body only	507g (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
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	Dual SD UHS-II (UHS-I in second slot)

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