X-Pro1vs D5
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Nikon
D5 (2016)
Starting from £1800 new
Best for Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-Mount Collectors — X-Pro1 (2012): The camera that started it all — slow, imperfect, and still uniquely loveable for the quality of images it produces.
Professional Sports, Photojournalism & Wildlife — D5 (2016): Nikon's ultimate pro DSLR and a certified space traveller — the D5's 153-point AF, 12fps, and ISO 3,280,000 made it the weapon of choice for Olympic and space photography.
Who should buy what
X-Pro1 (2012)
- Film photographers who want a digital camera with genuine analogue soul
- Fujifilm fans who want to shoot the camera that started the X-mount legacy
- Street photographers who value the unique hybrid OVF experience
- Budget-conscious photographers who want X-Trans rendering at a very low price
D5 (2016)
- Sports and wildlife photographers with an F-mount telephoto investment
- Photojournalists who need the fastest, most reliable DSLR AF available
- Nikon system professionals looking for a flagship body at used prices
- Collectors of cameras with a documented space pedigree
Quick take: The d5 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the d5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | D5 (2016) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £1,800 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.8MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.8MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K UHD 30fps (heavy sensor crop) |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Multi-CAM 20K 153-point AF system, 99 cross-type |
| Stabilisation | None | — |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 12fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~3780 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 1405g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 160 × 158.5 × 92mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | OVF 0.72× magnification, 100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.36M dots |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Dual XQD slots (XQD variant) |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Ethernet (RJ-45), USB 3.0 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | D5 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
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