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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2

Portability
87
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X-M1 front
 
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
Portability
74
Imaging
67
Features
75
Overall
70

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
  • Released September 2013
Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Introduced January 2016
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Updated by Fujifilm X-Pro3
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are manufactured by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was manufactured 3 years before the Fujifilm X-Pro2 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up against the Fujifilm X-Pro2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Fujifilm X-M1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 Fujifilm X-M1 
IntroducedJanuary 2016September 2013More modern by 28 months
Screen resolution1620k920kClearer screen (+700k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2

 Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with external measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 has dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") and a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 compared to the Fujifilm X-Pro2.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2 is 87 and 74 respectively.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at technical specs. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2.

As you have seen, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to give you more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
74
you can focus manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
80
you can focus manually
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Street photography factors
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography factors
76
screen tilts up and down
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
67
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Sports photography factors
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography factors
54
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-M1 Travel photography advice
Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography advice
66
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
63
weather sealing
MP count good (24MP)
bad battery power (350 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-M1
Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
70
you can focus manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
decent MP (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
75
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
bad battery power (350 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-M1
Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
31
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
does not have mic support
33
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Fujifilm X-Pro2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-M1 and Fujifilm X-Pro2
 Fujifilm X-M1Fujifilm X-Pro2
General Information
Company FujiFilm FujiFilm
Model Fujifilm X-M1 Fujifilm X-Pro2
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2013-09-17 2016-01-15
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II EXR Processor III
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS X-TRANS III
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.6 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 368.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Max boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 200 200
RAW support
Min boosted ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 273
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Fujifilm X
Number of lenses 54 54
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 920k dot 1,620k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 92 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.6x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m (ISO200m) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/180 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 grams (0.73 lb) 495 grams (1.09 lb)
Dimensions 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2")
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 350 photos 350 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-W126
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $399 $1,700