Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5500

Following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5500, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 (16MP) and D5500 (24MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro1 was introduced 3 years before the D5500 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-Pro1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D5500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro1 matches up vs the D5500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X-Pro1 & Nikon D5500. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X-Pro1 Gallery & Nikon D5500 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-Pro1 has got outside measurements of 140mm x 82mm x 43mm (5.5" x 3.2" x 1.7") along with a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) whilst the Nikon D5500 has proportions of 124mm x 97mm x 70mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 against the D5500.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and D5500 is 80 and 71 respectively.

Often, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro1 and D5500.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon D5500 to produce more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.