Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 S2

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 S2, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the 1 S2 (14.2MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and 1 S2 (1") feature different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was announced 23 months earlier than the 1 S2 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 grades against the 1 S2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon 1 S2. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Nikon 1 S2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Nikon 1 S2 has sizing of 101mm x 61mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon 1 S2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 compared to the 1 S2.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 S2 is 80 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and 1 S2.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-Pro1 will deliver greater detail with its extra 1.8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-Pro1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.