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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 AW1 front
Portability
86
Imaging
45
Features
62
Overall
51

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Announced June 2012
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 AW1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 356g - 114 x 72 x 37mm
  • Introduced September 2013
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Overview

Following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus Nikon 1 AW1, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the 1 AW1 (14MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 AW1 (1") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was launched 14 months prior to the 1 AW1 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades vs the 1 AW1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 AW1 
Display resolution1230k921kClearer display (+309k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 AW1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 AW1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 
IntroducedSeptember 2013June 2012More modern by 14 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 AW1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 AW1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 AW1 has dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5") having a weight of 356 grams (0.78 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the 1 AW1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 AW1 is 80 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The image below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 AW1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will deliver more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
60
has manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Street photography details
Nikon 1 AW1 Street photography details
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
68
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Sports photography camera
45
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
60
high max frames per second (60.0 frames/s)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon 1 AW1 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count good (16 megapixels)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery life (300 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
63
weather proofing
good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Landscape photography features
Nikon 1 AW1 Landscape photography features
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (300 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
61
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
good MP (14MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging info
Nikon 1 AW1 Vlogging info
26
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
29
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 AW1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 AW1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 AW1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon 1 AW1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2012-06-28 2013-09-19
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro EXPEED 3A
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 4608 x 3072
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 1,230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 60.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Fill flash, fill w/slow sync, rear curtain sync, rear w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye w/slow sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p), 640 x 240 (400 fps), 320 x 120 (1200 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450 gr (0.99 lbs) 356 gr (0.78 lbs)
Physical dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 114 x 72 x 37mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 51
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 428
Other
Battery life 300 photos 220 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $1,169 $0