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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7

Portability
74
Imaging
65
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony Alpha A7 front
Portability
78
Imaging
69
Features
80
Overall
73

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Earlier Model is Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 50 - 25600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 474g - 127 x 94 x 48mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Successor is Sony A7 II
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony A7, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and the A7 (24MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and A7 (Full frame) feature different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 2 years later than the A7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 grades against the A7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A7 
RevealedJanuary 2016January 2014More recent by 25 months
Display resolution1620k1230kCrisper display (+390k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony A7 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 A7 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A7

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 A7 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 comes with outer dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony A7 has specifications of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 474 grams (1.04 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony A7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the A7.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A7 is 74 and 78 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The photograph here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A7.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 features the tinier sensor which will make achieving bokeh tougher. The more recent Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony A7 as a Portrait photography camera
79
focusing manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
exports RAW files
81
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Street photography with Sony A7
67
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
79
has a tilting screen
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony A7 as a Sports photography camera
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
has phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 CIPA)
65
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
environment proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
low fps (5.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony A7 as a Travel photography camera
62
environment proof
MP count good (24MP)
terrible battery power (350 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
69
lighter than competitors in class (474g)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
low battery life (340 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Landscape photography with Sony A7
74
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
environment proof
has double storage slots
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery power (350 shots)
75
focusing manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
low battery life (340 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony A7 as a Vlogging camera
33
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
35
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (474 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony A7
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony Alpha A7
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony Alpha A7
Type Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2014-01-22
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor III Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 25600
Max enhanced ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 50
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 117
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 121
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620k dots 1,230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Xtra Fine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 2,359k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x 0.71x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 495 gr (1.09 lbs) 474 gr (1.04 lbs)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 127 x 94 x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 90
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 2248
Other
Battery life 350 photographs 340 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures))
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Launch cost $1,700 $798