Fujifilm X-Pro1

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    Highlights

    • 16.3 MP APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor
    • No Optical Low-pass Filter
    • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
    • 3.0" 1,230k dot Fixed Screen
    • Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder
    • 6.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • 30 min Video Recording Limit
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    Overview

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced in 2012 and is an APS-C (23.6 x 15.6 mm) Mirrorless camera with 16.3 Megapixel CMOS X-TRANS I sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 100 to 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,230k dot resolution and built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder.

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Successor
    4. Screen and Viewfinder
    5. Sensor
    6. Photography Features
    7. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    8. Other Features
    9. Physical Parameters
    10. For Different Types of Photography
    11. Evaluation
    12. Specifications  

    Here is the Fujifilm X-Pro series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Fujifilm X-Pro series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    		October
    2019    		 26.1 MP
    APS-C    		 160 - 12,800 Tilting 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-Pro2
    Compare
    		January
    2016    		 24.3 MP
    APS-C    		 200 - 12,800 Fixed 3.0"
    1,620k dot
    Image cannot be found Fujifilm X-Pro1 June
    2012    		 16.3 MP
    APS-C    		 100 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    1,230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Fujifilm X-Pro3 vs X-Pro2 vs X-Pro1.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Fujifilm X-Pro1.

    PROS

    •   Video Capture
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Successor

    In 2016 Fujifilm X-Pro1 was replaced by Fujifilm X-Pro2. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
    Higher Sensor Resolution 24.3 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
    Higher Native ISO 12,800 vs 6,400
    Higher Boosted ISO 51,200 vs 25,600
    Max Image Resolution 6000 x 4000 vs 4896 x 3264
    Timelapse Recording vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
    Higher Resolution Screen 1,620k dot vs 1,230k dot
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/8000 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps vs 6.0 fps
    Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/250 sec vs 1/180 sec
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Higher Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 vs 1920 x 1080
    Microphone Input vs
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    Environmental Sealing vs
    Longer Battery Life 350 shots vs 300 shots
    More Storage Slots 2 vs 1
    DOWNGRADES Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
    Higher Native ISO 200 vs 100
    Lower Viewfinder Coverage 92% vs 100%
    Heavier 495 g (1.09 lb / 17.46 oz) vs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs X-Pro2.

    Screen and Viewfinder

    Fixed screen

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,230k dot resolution.


    Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Viewfinder

    Camera has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. It has a 100% coverage and 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

    Sensor

    CMOS X-TRANS I Sensor

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 features a 16.3 megapixel APS-C CMOS X-TRANS I sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.6 mm and a total area of 368.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

    The camera has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

    Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how Fujifilm X-Pro1's APS-C sensor compares with other types of sensors:

    Sensor size chart
    Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
    Image cannot be displayedMedium Format44 x 33 mm1452 mm24:30.79x
    Image cannot be displayedFull Frame36 x 24 mm864 mm23:21x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-H27 x 18 mm486 mm23:21.3x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C23.6 x 15.6 mm368.2 mm23:21.5x
    Image cannot be displayedAPS-C (Canon)22.3 x 14.9 mm332.3 mm23:21.6x
    Image cannot be displayedMicro Four Thirds17.4 x 13 mm226.2 mm24:32x
    Image cannot be displayed1-inch13.2 x 8.8 mm116.2 mm23:22.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/1.7-inch7.44 x 5.58 mm41.5 mm24:34.7x
    Image cannot be displayed1/2.3-inch6.17 x 4.55 mm28.1 mm24:35.6x

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 4896x2760,264 x 3264, 3456x2304, 3456x1944, 2304 x 230, 2496x1664, 2496x1408 , 1664 x 1664 with 1:1, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Lens Mount

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to APS-C sensor its crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is 1.5x. This means that a 35mm equivalent focal length of the mounted lens will be equal to its actual focal length times 1.5.


    No Low-Pass Filter

    There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor. This results in a slightly sharper image but may also introduce moiré patterns and aliasing artifacts when photographing subjects with fine, repetitive patterns or details.


    No In-Body Image Stabilization

    The camera does not have in-body image stabilization (IBIS) so it needs lenses with optical image stabilization for vibration reduction.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm X-Pro1.

    Fujifilm X-Pro2
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    APS-C

    24.3 MP

    Fujifilm X-Pro3
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    APS-C

    26.1 MP

    Sony a6100
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon D40
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    APS-C

    6.1 MP

    Sony a7R IV
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    Full Frame

    61.0 MP

    Canon 5DS
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Hasselblad X1D-50c
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    Medium format

    51 MP

    Sony DSLR-A380
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    APS-C

    14.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T2i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Canon 1Ds III
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    Full Frame

    21.1 MP

    Canon 5DS R
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    Full Frame

    50.6 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Mini connector HDMI connector for video signal output.


    Battery

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Fujifilm X-Pro1's shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


    Flash

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 has no built-in flash but an external flash may be connected via Hot Shoe. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/180 sec.

    Physical Parameters

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69"). It weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    140 mm (5.51")

    82 mm (3.23")

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    82 mm (3.23")

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    43 mm (1.69")

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    Fujifilm X-Pro1 dimensions

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Fujifilm X-Pro1 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    AVERAGE
    65

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 65 and is AVERAGE choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    58

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 58 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    57

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 57 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    79

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 gets a score of 79 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

    Fujifilm X-Pro1 Evaluation

    We evaluate Fujifilm X-Pro1 and give score of 60 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    60

    Sensor

    GOOD
    71

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 71 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
    •   100 Lowest Native ISO
    •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 55 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.0 fps
    •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/180 sec

    Video

    BAD
    16

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 16 for Video parameters.

    •   No Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   Low Video Recording Limit

    Focusing

    AVERAGE
    63

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 63 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    GOOD
    74

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 74 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    65

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 65 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    40

    We give Fujifilm X-Pro1 a score of 40 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots


    For a full specification list please go to the specifications page:

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