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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1

Portability
80
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55
Fujifilm X-Pro1 front
 
Nikon 1 J1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
56
Overall
46

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 450g - 140 x 82 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2012
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon 1 J1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon 1 Mount
  • 234g - 106 x 61 x 30mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Renewed by Nikon 1 J2
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and 1 J1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 J1 (1") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 6 months later than the 1 J1 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the 1 J1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J1 
Display resolution1230k460kCrisper display (+770k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1

 1 J1 Fujifilm X-Pro1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J1

 Fujifilm X-Pro1 1 J1 
ReleasedJune 2012January 2012Same generation
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 enjoys exterior measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 J1 has measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the 1 J1.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J1 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 J1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will produce more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Portrait photography with Nikon 1 J1
74
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
48
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Street photography with Nikon 1 J1
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
69
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others (234 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Sports photography advice
Nikon 1 J1 Sports photography advice
45
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
48
quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Travel photography with Nikon 1 J1
53
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (300 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than others (234 grams)
has built in flash
low battery life (230 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X-Pro1
Landscape photography with Nikon 1 J1
65
focusing manually
change lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
bad battery pack (300 shots)
no Time Lapse function
56
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon 1 mount)
good sized screen (3")
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
low battery life (230 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Vlogging information
Nikon 1 J1 Vlogging information
26
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
no external mic support
30
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (234 grams)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J1
 Fujifilm X-Pro1Nikon 1 J1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon 1 J1
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2012-06-28 2012-01-20
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Pro -
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 area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 3872 x 2592
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 135
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Nikon 1
Amount of lenses 54 13
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180 secs 1/60 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 1072 x 720 (60 fps) 640 x 240 (400), 320 x 120 (1200)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 450g (0.99 lb) 234g (0.52 lb)
Dimensions 140 x 82 x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") 106 x 61 x 30mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 56
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.0
DXO Low light score not tested 372
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 230 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 EN-EL20
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $1,169 $625