Upgrade Guide
Fujifilm X100S→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 4 key areas at a reasonable price gap. Most X100S 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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Generation3 years newer (2016 vs 2013)
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100S | X-Pro2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Street | — | ||
| Travel | +0.5 | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Portrait | -0.5 | ||
| Landscape | +0.5 | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Sports | — | ||
| Wildlife | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | X100S | X-Pro2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £250 | £549 | |
| Released | 2013 | 2016 | ↑ |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | |
| Resolution | 16MP | 24MP | ↑ |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/60p | |
| Autofocus | Hybrid AF with sensor-embedded phase-detect + contrast-detect | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | |
| Stabilisation | — | None | |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps | ↑ |
| Battery Life | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ↑ |
| Weight | 445g (with battery and card) | 495g body only | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | ↑ |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/electronic viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | |
| Screen | 2.8" fixed LCD, 460k dots | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | |
| Mount | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) | Fujifilm X-mount | |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
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