Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X-Pro1→Fujifilm Fujifilm X100VI
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 X100VI
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Resolution40MP vs 16MP (+24MP)
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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 rate8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic vs 6fps
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Battery life~450 shots (CIPA) vs ~300 shots (CIPA)
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Generation12 years newer (2024 vs 2012)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | +2.0 | ||
| Travel | +2.0 | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X-Pro1 | Fujifilm X100VI | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,499 | |
| Released | 2012 | 2024 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 40MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | |
| Stabilisation | None | 7-stop IBIS | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~450 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 450g body only | 533g with battery and card | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
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