Fujifilm
X-Pro1
The original X-mount rangefinder-style body that launched Fujifilm's interchangeable-lens system.
$1,699
Released Jan 2012
Fujifilm
X100VI
Fixed-lens premium compact with 40MP X-Trans and classic street photography design.
$1,599
Released Feb 2024
X100VI is 12.1 years newer.
Wins
X-Pro1
Wins
X100VI
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX100VI has higher IBIS effectiveness (6 stops vs 0 stops)
- BX100VI has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
- BX100VI has higher RAW buffer depth (52 frames vs 11 frames)
- BX100VI has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 6 fps)
- BX100VI has higher EVF resolution (3,690,000 vs 1,440,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
X-Pro1
140 × 82 × 43 mm
450 g (0.99 lb / 15.87 oz)
X100VI
128 × 75 × 55 mm
521 g (1.15 lb / 18.38 oz)
X-Pro1 is 13mm thinner than X100VI but it is also 12mm wider and 7mm taller.
X-Pro1 is 71 g lighter than X100VI.
Depth (front-to-back): 43mm X-Pro1 · 55mm X100VI
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X-Pro1
140 × 82 mm
X100VI
128 × 75 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X-Pro1
140 × 43 mm
X100VI
128 × 55 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X-Pro1
23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
368 mm² area
X100VI
23.5 × 15.7 mm · APS-C
369 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
X-Pro1
✓ more lensesFujifilm X
105+
native lenses available
X100VI: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X-Pro1
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.5, 81.8, 42.5
Weight
450 g vs 521 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
X100VI
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…
IBIS effectiveness
6 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 55.3
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
52 frames vs 11 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
EVF resolution
3,690,000 vs 1,440,000 — higher is better
Resolution
40.2 MP vs 16.3 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AF points / zones — Both 425
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X-Pro1
Pros
- ✓Historic X-mount launch body
- ✓Hybrid viewfinder
- ✓Classic rendering
Cons
- –Very slow by modern standards
- –No 4K
- –Old AF
X100VI
Pros
- ✓Unique fixed 23mm lens
- ✓40MP sensor
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Compact street camera
Cons
- –Fixed lens only
- –No interchangeable lenses
- –Premium price
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, X-Pro1 or X100VI?
X100VI scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for X-Pro1 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the X-Pro1 and X100VI?
X-Pro1 is 16.3 MP and X100VI is 40.2 MP, so the X100VI captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the X-Pro1 and X100VI have in-body image stabilization?
X-Pro1 does not have IBIS, while x100VI has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the X-Pro1 or the X100VI?
X-Pro1 reaches 6 fps electronic. X100VI reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X-Pro1 and X100VI?
X-Pro1 weighs 450 g and X100VI weighs 521 g, so the X-Pro1 is 71 g lighter.
Do the X-Pro1 and X100VI record 4K video?
X-Pro1: Full HD. X100VI: 4K up to 60p.
Are the X-Pro1 and X100VI weather sealed?
X-Pro1: No. X100VI: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 300 shots (CIPA) for the X-Pro1 and 310 shots for the X100VI, giving the X100VI the edge.
How much does each cost?
X-Pro1 launched at $1,699 and X100VI at $1,599. The X100VI is $100 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm press materials.