Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and the Fujifilm X-Pro1, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 was introduced in August 2009 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced in June 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Highlights

      • 14.2 MP APS-C CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.7" 230k dot Tilting Screen
      • Optical (pentamirror) Viewfinder
      • 2.5 fps Continuous Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 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
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      PROS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   No Video Capture
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   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 - 500 shots
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   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

      Advantage of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony DSLR-A380
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 over Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Phase Detection for Autofocus vs
      Image Stabilization Sensor Shift vs
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Built-in Flash vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs
      Longer Battery Life 500 shots vs 300 shots

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      Sony DSLR-A100
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A300
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A900
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A500
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      APS-C

      12.3 MP

      Sony DSLR-A850
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      Full Frame

      24.6 MP

      Sony DSLR-A390
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A450
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A330
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A290
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A350
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      APS-C

      14.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Sony DSLR-A700
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      APS-C

      10.24 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Fujifilm X-Pro1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm X-Pro1 over Sony Alpha DSLR-A380.

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1
      Video Capture vs
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14.2 Megapixel vs 16.3 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Max Image Resolution 4592 x 3056 vs 4896 x 3264
      Center Autofocus vs
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
      Larger Screen 2.7" vs 3.0"
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 1,230k dot
      Higher Viewfinder Coverage 95% vs 100%
      Higher Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) 0.49x vs 0.59x
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 2.5 fps vs 6.0 fps
      Higher Flash Sync Speed 1/160 sec vs 1/180 sec
      Average Metering vs
      Built-in Microphone vs Stereo
      Lighter 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz) vs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)

      Check out other 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

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Canon Rebel T2i
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 1Ds III
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      Full Frame

      21.1 MP

      Nikon D200
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      APS-C

      10.2 MP

      Canon 5DS R
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Fujifilm X-Pro1
        Live View Autofocus
        HDMI Output Mini connector
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 Fujifilm X-Pro1
        Timelapse Recording
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life500 shots300 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a 2.7" Tilting screen with 230k dot resolution and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 3.0" Fixed screen with 1,230k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 with Tilting screen


      Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a built-in Optical (pentamirror) viewfinderFujifilm X-Pro1 has a built-in Electronic and Optical (tunnel) viewfinder. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has 95% coverage with 0.74x (0.49x 35mm equivalent) magnification and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 100% coverage with 0.89x (0.59x 35mm equivalent) magnification.

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 features a 14.2 megapixel APS-C CCD sensor with dimensions of 23.6 x 15.8 mm and a total area of 372.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. 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 243.4 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400 and expands to 100 - 25,600 in boosted mode.

      Fujifilm X-Pro1 has CMOS X-TRANS I sensor

      Here is a sensor size comparison chart where you can see how different sensors compare with each other:

      Sensor size chart
      Sensor Dimensions Area Aspect Ratio Crop Factor
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      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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4592 x 3056 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4592 x 2576, 3408 x 2272, 3408 x 1920, 2288 x 1520, 2288 x 1280 with 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Fujifilm X-Pro1 is equipped with EXR Pro processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3264 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution 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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has Sony A lens mount and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has Fujifilm X lens mount. Due to their APS-C sensor their crop factor (also called lens multiplier) is equal to 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 on Fujifilm X-Pro1

      There is no optical low-pass filter (OLPF), also known as an anti-aliasing filter, in front of the sensor on Fujifilm X-Pro1. 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.


      In-Body Image Stabilization on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a built-in Sensor Shift in-body image stabilization (IBIS). This means that you are still getting vibration reduction when camera is paired with non-image stabilizied lenses. It also works with lenses with optical image stabilization and in combination can achieve even better compensation.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has an HDMI and Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a Mini connector HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 comes with NP-FH50 battery pack with battery life of 500 shots and Fujifilm X-Pro1 comes with NP-W126 battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a single SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo card slot. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380, and up to 1/4000 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1. Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 can shoot continuously up to 2.5 fps. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot continuously up to 6.0 fps.


      Flash

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 10.00 m at ISO 100 and also accepts external 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 1/160 sec on Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and 1/180 sec on Fujifilm X-Pro1.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 body has dimensions of 128 x 97 x 71 mm (5.04 x 3.82 x 2.8") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 body has dimensions of 140 x 82 x 43 mm (5.51 x 3.23 x 1.69"). Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 weighs 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz).

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      128 mm

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      140 mm

      82 mm

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      71 mm

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      43 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Fujifilm X-Pro1

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      69
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      58
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      82
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      83
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Alpha DSLR-A380 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 and give them scores of 61 and 60 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      OVERALL
      61
      OVERALL
      60

      Sensor

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      71
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 67
      GOOD
      71
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.3 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.5 fps
      •   Max Flash Sync Speed - 1/160 sec
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      BAD
      0
      •   Image Stabilization
      BAD
      16
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   Low Video Recording Limit

      Focusing

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      75
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      GOOD
      70
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.7"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      GOOD
      74
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,230k dot

      Connectivity

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      AVERAGE
      57
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Built-in Microphone
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   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

      Sony Alpha DSLR-A380

      Fujifilm X-Pro1

      POOR
      42
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 519 g (1.14 lb / 18.31 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 500 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   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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