Fujifilm Z30 vs Fujifilm X-Pro1

Here, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X-Pro1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless and both are sold by FujiFilm. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years prior to the Fujifilm X-Pro1 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm Z30 being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores versus the Fujifilm X-Pro1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Fujifilm X-Pro1. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-Pro1 has dimensions of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X-Pro1 is 96 and 80 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and Fujifilm X-Pro1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will give you extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.