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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Sony Alpha a6400 front
Portability
83
Imaging
69
Features
88
Overall
76

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Released June 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony A6400
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Push to 102400)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
  • Introduced January 2019
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony A6400, both Advanced Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and A6400 (24MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was manufactured 7 years prior to the A6400 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 scores vs the A6400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 A6400 
Display resolution1230k922kSharper display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 A6400 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedJanuary 2019June 2012More modern by 79 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony A6400

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 A6400 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with physical dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Sony A6400 has specifications of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Sony A6400 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and the A6400.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and A6400 is 80 and 83 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The image below may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and A6400.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony A6400 to offer extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
81
focusing manually
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography highlights
Sony A6400 Street photography highlights
64
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
81
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
comes with touch to focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (32,000)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Sony A6400 Sports photography advice
45
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
76
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A6400 as a Travel photography camera
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (300 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
87
environment proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography details
Sony A6400 Landscape photography details
65
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW formats
no image stabilization
bad battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
good resolution (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Vlogging with Sony A6400
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
doesn't have external mic jack
80
display is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony A6400 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Sony A6400
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Sony Alpha a6400
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sony Alpha a6400
Category Advanced Mirrorless Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2012-06-28 2019-01-15
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 366.6mm²
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 32000
Max boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 425
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Available lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.7x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 403g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 83
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 1431
Other
Battery life 300 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant)
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $1,169 $898