X-Pro1vs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable; only the nikon d7500 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £899 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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