Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon D40

Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon D40, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and D40 (6MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was manufactured 9 years after the D40 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-Pro2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon D40 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the D40 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D40. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-Pro2 Gallery and Nikon D40 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys outside dimensions of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) whilst the Nikon D40 has sizing of 124mm x 94mm x 64mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.5") accompanied by a weight of 522 grams (1.15 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Nikon D40 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and the D40.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and D40 is 74 and 71 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and D40.

As you can see, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm X-Pro2 to offer extra detail due to its extra 18MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.