X-Pro1vs Z50
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 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) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £249 | £499 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS I | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/24p | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF — slow by modern standards | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | None | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~300 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 450g body only | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 82.8 × 46.7mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.37× (EVF), 0.5× / 0.6× (OVF) | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI mini | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro1 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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