Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon Z7 II

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon Z7 II. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon Z7 II is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro1 were released 2012 and Nikon Z7 II was released 2020. That is a 8 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro1 2012
Nikon Z7 II 2020

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 Z7 II has a "Nikon FX"-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 Z7 II 50 mm
Full-frame sensor
No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** 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 Z7 II has 46 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 Z7 II 46 MP
45441024 pixels
8256 x 5504

Nikon Z7 II has a 184 % 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 Z7 II has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro1. Nikon Z7 II has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 25600 while Fujifilm X-Pro1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro1 200-6400
Nikon Z7 II 64-25600

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 Z7 II

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 Z7 II can shoot up to 10 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro1 6
Nikon Z7 II 10

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 Z7 II 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.

Nikon Z7 II weighs 705 gr (equal to 1.55 lb) which is 57% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro1 and its 450 gr (or 0.99 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro1 450 gr
0.99 lb
Nikon Z7 II 705 gr
1.55 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon Z7 II Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro1 and Nikon Z7 II, next to each other. Each category of data is a link to an article covering the subject, giving you a deeper understanding so you can better understand the strengths and weaknesses of the two camera models.

Product
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Name Fujifilm X-Pro1 Nikon Z7 II
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Release Year 2012 2020
Release Date 2012-01-09 2020-10-14
MSRP N/A 2999 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Camera Type Mirrorless Mirrorless
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Sensor Size APS-C (approx 23.5 x 15.6 mm) Full Frame (approx 36 x 23.9 mm)
Also known as "FX"
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Resolution 4896 x 3264 pixels 8256 x 5504 pixels
Megapixels 16 MP 46 MP
Image Processor EXR Pro DUAL EXPEED 6
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
ISO Range 200 - 6400 64 - 25600
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No Yes
(Sensor Shift (5 axis))
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 5 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Multi Area
Center
Single
Continuous
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Touch
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points N/A 493
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon Z

See Compatible Lenses
Focal Length Multiplier APS-C Sensor (1.5x)
1.5x multiplier
Example:
24 mm becomes 36 mm
50 mm becomes 75 mm
100 mm becomes 150 mm
200 mm becomes 300 mm
FX (Full frame)
No multiplier
Example:
24 mm remains 24 mm
50 mm remains 50 mm
100 mm remains 100 mm
200 mm remains 200 mm
Screen & Viewfinder
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Articulated LCD Fixed Tilting
Screen size 3” 3.2”
Screen dots 1230000 2100000
Touch screen No Yes
Screen type TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.37× (0.25× 35mm equiv.) 0.8x
Viewfinder Resolution N/A 3690000
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Frames per second 6 fps 10 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 900 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No No
Built-in Flash Range N/A N/A
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse No Yes
Metering modes Multi
Spot
Average
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 2 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1920 x 1080
3840 x 2160
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash Express
SD/SDHC
XQD
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port No Yes
Headphone Port No Yes
Wireless No Yes
Built-in (802.11ac + Bluetooth)
Remote Control No Yes (via MC-DC2 or smartphone)
GPS No No
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro1
Nikon Z7 II
Enviromentally sealed No Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details Lithium-Ion NP-W126 rechargeable battery & charger
EN-EL15c lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 300 shots 420 shots
Width 140 mm 134 mm
Height 82 mm 101 mm
Depth 43 mm 70 mm
Weight 450 gram 705 gram