X-Pro2vs Nikon D7500
Fujifilm
X-Pro2 (2016)
Starting from £549 new
Best for Street, documentary & travel photography
View X-Pro2
VS
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
View Nikon D7500
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street, Documentary & Travel Photography — X-Pro2 (2016): The X-Pro series at its most balanced — 24MP X-Trans III, weather sealing, and a refined hybrid viewfinder that made it a street photography benchmark.
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-Pro2 (2016)
- Street photographers who want the best hybrid OVF experience in the X-mount system
- Fujifilm fans who want X-Trans III rendering at a used-price discount vs X-Pro3
- Documentary photographers who value the discreet, rangefinder-style form factor
- X-Pro1 owners ready for a significant upgrade in AF and resolution
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 x-pro2 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-pro2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-Pro2 (2016) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £549 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 24.3MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid phase/contrast-detect AF — much improved over X-Pro1 | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | None | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 495g body only | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.5 × 82.8 × 45.9mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid OVF/EVF — improved magnification and clarity over X-Pro1 | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.62M dots | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, HDMI micro, 2.5mm remote | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-Pro2 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — |
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