Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 J1

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.