Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon Z30

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon Z30. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Nikon Z30

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z30 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 were released 2012 and Nikon Z30 was released 2022. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-Pro1	2012
Nikon Z30	2022

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon Z30 has a "Nikon DX"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-Pro1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon Z30	75 mm Nikon DX sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-Pro1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon Z30 has 21 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Nikon Z30	21 MP 20668416 pixels 5568 x 3712

Nikon Z30 has a 29 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Nikon Z30 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Nikon Z30 has an ISO range that stretches from 100 to 51200 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro1	200-6400
Nikon Z30	100-51200

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-Pro1
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon Z30

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro1 can shoot up to 6 pictures per seconds and Nikon Z30 can shoot up to 11 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro1	6
Nikon Z30	11

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon Z30 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 weighs 450 gr (equal to 0.99 lb) which is 11% heavier than Nikon Z30 and its 405 gr (or 0.89 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro1	450 gr 0.99 lb
Nikon Z30	405 gr 0.89 lb