Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1
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![Fujifilm X-Pro1 front Fujifilm X-Pro1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-Pro1/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-front.jpg)
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Key Specs
(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
(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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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Nikon 1 J1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro1 over the Nikon 1 J1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 J1 | |||
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Display resolution | 1230k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+770k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon 1 J1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro1
1 J1 | Fujifilm X-Pro1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 J1
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | 1 J1 | |||
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Released | June 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very exact focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Nikon-1-J1-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Nikon-1-J1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Nikon-1-J1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-Pro1-vs-Nikon-1-J1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-Pro1 | Nikon 1 J1 | |
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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 |