Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7R II

Following is a extensive review of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony A7R II, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and A7R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and A7R II (Full frame) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was released 8 months after the A7R II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony A7R II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 matches up vs the A7R II with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro2 & Sony Alpha A7R II. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery & Sony A7R II Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 provides external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony A7R II has proportions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 625 grams (1.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 compared to the A7R II.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A7R II is 74 and 68 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and A7R II.

To sum up, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony A7R II will render extra detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 should have an edge in sensor tech.