X-Pro1vs Z30
Fujifilm
X-Pro1 (2012)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & Fujifilm X-mount collectors
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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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- Vloggers and content creators who don't need an EVF
- Beginners entering the Nikon Z system at the lowest price point
- Streamers who want a compact interchangeable-lens camera for desk use
- Travel and lifestyle shooters who want a compact APS-C Z body
Quick take: The z30 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the x-pro1 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro1 (2012) | Z30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £479 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 405g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Z30 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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