Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a7C

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a7C. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony a7C is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Sony a7C was released 2020. That is a 4 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro2 2016
Sony a7C 2020

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony a7C has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-Pro2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony a7C 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Both these cameras have the exact same resolution. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony a7C has 24 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Sony a7C 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000

ISO range

Sony a7C has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro2. Sony a7C has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2 200-12800
Sony a7C 100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Sony a7C

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro2 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Sony a7C can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 8
Sony a7C 10

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a7C can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony a7C weighs 509 gr (equal to 1.12 lb) which is 3% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro2 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 gr
1.09 lb
Sony a7C 509 gr
1.12 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony a7C Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony a7C, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Name Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony a7C
Manufacturer Fujifilm Sony
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Release Year 2016 2020
Release Date 2016-01-15 2020-09-15
MSRP 1699 USD 1799 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 24 mm)
Sensor Type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Resolution 6000 x 4000 pixels 6000 x 4000 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 24 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro BIONZ X
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
ISO Range 200 - 12800 100 - 51200
White Balance Presets 7 7
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor-Shift (5-axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 693
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Sony E

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
Full frame
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Articulated LCD Fixed Fully articulated
Screen size 3” 3”
Screen dots 1620000 921600
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT LCD TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.89× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.59x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 2360000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Frames per second 8 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes Yes
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Average
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
XAVC-S
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Memory Card SD/SDHC
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Built-in (802.11ac (dual-band) + Bluetooth + NFC)
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes (via smartphone or Bluetooth)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Sony a7C
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
NP-FZ100 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 740 shots
Width 141 mm 124 mm
Height 83 mm 71 mm
Depth 56 mm 60 mm
Weight 495 gram 509 gram