Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon D810

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D810. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Nikon D810 is from Nikon. Both Fujifilm and Nikon are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 were released 2016 and Nikon D810 was released 2014. That is a 2 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera Released
Fujifilm X-Pro2 2016
Nikon D810 2014

Type of camera

Fujifilm X-Pro2 is a Mirrorless camera while Nikon D810 is a DSLR camera. More information about their differences will come soon.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-Pro2 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Nikon D810 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-Pro2 75 mm
Fujifilm sensor
Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Nikon D810 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-Pro2 has a 24 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Nikon D810 has 36 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera Megapixels
Fujifilm X-Pro2 24 MP
24000000 pixels
6000 x 4000
Nikon D810 36 MP
36152320 pixels
7360 x 4912

Nikon D810 has a 51 % larger resolution than Fujifilm X-Pro2. 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 D810 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-Pro2. Nikon D810 has an ISO range that stretches from 64 to 12800 while Fujifilm X-Pro2 has 200 to 12800.

Camera ISO Range
Fujifilm X-Pro2 200-12800
Nikon D810 64-12800

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-Pro2
Lens compatibility chart for Nikon D810

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-Pro2 can shoot up to 8 pictures per seconds and Nikon D810 can shoot up to 5 pictures per seconds.

Camera FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-Pro2 8
Nikon D810 5

Ability to record movies

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

In this case, both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D810 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 D810 weighs 980 gr (equal to 2.16 lb) which is 98% heavier than Fujifilm X-Pro2 and its 495 gr (or 1.09 lb).

Camera Weight
Fujifilm X-Pro2 495 gr
1.09 lb
Nikon D810 980 gr
2.16 lb

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Nikon D810 Specs

Below you will find the complete and detailed technical specs for both Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Nikon D810, 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-Pro2
Nikon D810
Name Fujifilm X-Pro2 Nikon D810
Manufacturer Fujifilm Nikon
Release Date and Price
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Release Year 2016 2014
Release Date 2016-01-15 2014-06-26
MSRP 1699 USD 3299 USD
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Camera Type
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Camera Type Mirrorless DSLR
Sensor
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
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 6000 x 4000 pixels 7360 x 4912 pixels
Megapixels 24 MP 36 MP
Image Processor X Processor Pro EXPEED 4
Image
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
ISO Range 200 - 12800 64 - 12800
White Balance Presets 7 12
Custom White Balance Yes Yes
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating 0 stops 0 stops
Uncompressed format RAW RAW + TIFF
Optics & Focus
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Autofocus Motor Yes Yes
Autofocus Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Contract Detect (sensor)
Phase Detect
Multi Area
Center
Selective Single Point
Tracking
Single
Continuous
Face Detection
LiveView
Focus Points 273 51
Lens Mount Fujifilm X

See Compatible Lenses
Nikon F

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-Pro2
Nikon D810
Articulated LCD Fixed Fixed
Screen size 3” 3,2”
Screen dots 1620000 1229000
Touch screen No No
Screen type TFT LCD TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Live view Yes Yes
Viewfinder Type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder Coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.89× (0.59× 35mm equiv.) 0.7×
Viewfinder Resolution N/A N/A
Photography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Frames per second 8 fps 5 fps
Minimum Shutter Speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum Shutter Speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Built-in Flash No Yes
Built-in Flash Range N/A 12 meters
External Flash Yes Yes
Self-Timer Yes Yes
Time-lapse Yes No
Metering modes Multi
Center Weighted
Spot
Multi
Center Weighted
Highlight Weighted
Spot
Exposure Compensation +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV steps) +/- 5 (at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV steps)
Videography features
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Video recording Yes Yes
Video format MPEG4
H.264
MPEG4
H.264
Video resolution 1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
1280 x 720
1920 x 1080
Built-in Microphone Yes Yes
Built-in Speakers Yes Yes
Storage
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Memory Card SD/SDHC
Compact Flash
SD/SDHC
Connectivity
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
HDMI Output Yes Yes
Microphone Port Yes No
Headphone Port No No
Wireless Yes
Built-in (802.11b/g/n)
Yes
Optional via WT-5A or Eye-Fi
Remote Control Yes (Wired or via smartphone) Yes
GPS No Yes
Optional with GP-1 or GP-1A
Body & Dimensions
Fujifilm X-Pro2
Nikon D810
Enviromentally sealed Yes Yes
Battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Details NP-W126 lithium-ion battery & charger
EN-EL15 lithium-ion battery & charger
Battery Life (CIPA) 350 shots 1200 shots
Width 141 mm 146 mm
Height 83 mm 123 mm
Depth 56 mm 82 mm
Weight 495 gram 980 gram