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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-A3
Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are offered by FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the Fujifilm X-Pro1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
RevealedJanuary 2015June 2012Fresher by 31 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 Fujifilm X-A2 
Display resolution1230k920kCrisper display (+310k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

 Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-A2 has got external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has specifications of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images though you would want to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm X-A2 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
75
manual focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW formats
74
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
76
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no image stabilization
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
58
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (410 per charge)
low fps (5.6 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
45
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Travel photography info
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Travel photography info
78
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
lack of Timelapse function
53
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (300 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Landscape photography information
Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography information
71
manual focus
swap lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
better than average battery pack (410 CIPA)
no image stabilization
lack of Timelapse function
65
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is decent (3")
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
exports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (300 CIPA)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-A2
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
70
selfie friendly screen
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
no image stabilization
lack of microphone support
26
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A2 and Fujifilm X-Pro1
 Fujifilm X-A2Fujifilm X-Pro1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-A2 Fujifilm X-Pro1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Launched 2015-01-14 2012-06-28
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II EXR Pro
Sensor type CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 4896 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Available lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 5.6 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro, rear-curtain synchro, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 350 grams (0.77 pounds) 450 grams (0.99 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 67 x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $370 $1,169