Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm Fujifilm X-T4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the X-Pro1. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Fujifilm X-T4
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Resolution26MP vs 16MP (+10MP)
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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StabilisationIBIS added — significant for handheld and video
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Burst rate15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic vs 6fps
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Battery life600 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation8 years newer (2020 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X-T4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £999 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2020 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 26MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, F-Log | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | |
| Stabilisation | None | 6.5-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 15fps mechanical / 30fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 600 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 607g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | 0.5" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 100fps | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual SD UHS-I |
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