Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon S7000

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon S7000, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and the S7000 (16MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (APS-C) and S7000 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was released 3 years prior to the S7000 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon S7000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up against the S7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon Coolpix S7000. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery and Nikon S7000 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 features exterior 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) while the Nikon S7000 has dimensions of 99mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon S7000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 versus the S7000.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and S7000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and S7000.

Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has the larger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.