Nikon D800

vs
Fujifilm X-Pro1
 
 
 
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D800

Overall image quality
 Great image quality
95.0
Screen size
 Large screen
3.2"
True resolution
 High true resolution
36.2 MP
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
 

Reasons to buy the Fujifilm X-Pro1

Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,230k dots
Size
 Really small
Standard size 140x82x43 mm
Panorama
 In-camera panoramas
Stitches together multiple photos into a panorama
Thickness
 Thin
1.7"
 
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differences

Advantages of the Fujifilm X-Pro1
Size Much smaller 140x82x43 mm vs 146x123x82 mm
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 3x smaller
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera Yes vs No
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 Stitches together multiple photos for a wide perspective
Weight Much lighter 450 g vs 1,000 g
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 2.2x lighter
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 1,230k dots vs 1,040k dots
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 Around 20% higher resolution screen
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.7" vs 3.2"
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 Around 50% thinner
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 6 fps vs 4 fps
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 50% faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Significantly cheaper $1,199.00 vs $2,796.95
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 The best price we've seen is $1,598 cheaper (2.3x less)
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Advantages of the Nikon D800
True resolution Much higher true resolution 36.2 MP vs 16 MP
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 Capture around 2.5x more detail in your photos
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Autofocus Faster autofocus Phase detection vs Contrast detection
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 Catch candid moments easily
Viewfinder size Much larger viewfinder 0.72x vs 0.24x
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 Around 9x larger viewfinder
External mic jack Has an external mic jack Yes vs No
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 Record high quality audio with an external microphone
Sensor size Much larger sensor Full frame 35.9x24.0mm vs APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
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 Around 2.5x larger sensor
Battery life Much longer battery life 900 shots vs 300 shots
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 3x more shots per battery charge
Screen size Larger screen 3.2" vs 3.0"
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 Around 10% larger screen
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Lens availability Significantly more lenses available 121 lenses vs 3 lenses
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 Around 40.5x more lenses available
Startup delay Significantly less startup delay 200 ms vs 1300 ms
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 6.5x less delay when turning on
Storage slots Has more storage slots 2 vs 1
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 More slots allows storing more images without switching memory cards
Built-in flash Built-in flash Yes vs No
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 A built-in flash is useful for taking indoor shots where there is little light
Shutter lag Less shutter lag 209 ms vs 369 ms
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 More than 40% less delay when taking photos
Viewfinder Has a through-the-lens viewfinder Pentaprism vs Tunnel
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 Through-the-lens viewfinders let you see exactly what your photo will look like
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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recommendations

Snapsort can't make a recommendation (yet) because it doesn't have enough data yet about the Fujifilm X-Pro1.

similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Screen resolution Very high resolution screens Help
X-Pro1:1,230k dots
D800:1,040k dots
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Sensor size Large sensors Help
X-Pro1:APS-C 23.6x15.6mm
D800:Full frame 35.9x24.0mm
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
X-Pro1:16 MP
D800:36.2 MP
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
X-Pro1:Tunnel
D800:Pentaprism
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
X-Pro1:1/4000s
D800:1/8000s
Lowest price Very expensive Help
X-Pro1:$1,199.00
D800:$2,796.95
Weight Heavy Help
X-Pro1:450 g
D800:1,000 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D600

Nikon D600

Pro DSLR

$1,997 body only

$2,397 with 24-85mm lens
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the D600 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D600 vs the D800
Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Pro DSLR

$3,250 - $3,299 body only

$3,800 - $3,899 with 24-105mm lens
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Cross type focus points Has significantly more cross-type focus points
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark III vs the D800
Nikon D7100

Nikon D7100

Entry-level DSLR

$1,197 body only

$1,497 with 18-105mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7100 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7100 vs the D800
Canon EOS 6D

Canon EOS 6D

Pro DSLR

$1,899 - $1,917 body only

$2,399 with 24-105mm lens
Light sensitivity Much higher maximum light sensitivity
Light sensitivity (boost) Much higher boost light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EOS 6D vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 6D vs the D800
Nikon D7000

Nikon D7000

Entry-level DSLR

$897 body only

$997 with 18-105mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D7000 vs the X-Pro1
Compare the D7000 vs the D800
Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Canon EOS 5D Mark II

Pro DSLR

$2,405 body only

$2,699 - $3,000 with 24-105mm lens
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 5D Mark II vs the D800
Canon EOS 7D

Canon EOS 7D

Pro DSLR

$1,299 - $1,725 body only

$1,499 with 28-135mm lens
Lens availability Slightly more lenses available
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 7D vs the X-Pro1
Compare the EOS 7D vs the D800

Fujifilm X-Pro1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Fujifilm FinePix X100s

Boutique

$1,299 - $1,300
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the FinePix X100s vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm X-E1

Fujifilm X-E1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$799 - $1,000 body only

$1,199 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Screen size Smaller screen
Compare the X-E1 vs the X-Pro1
Fujifilm FinePix X100

Fujifilm FinePix X100

Boutique

$1,565
HDR Has in-camera HDR
Built-in flash Built-in flash
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the FinePix X100 vs the X-Pro1
Olympus OM-D E-M5

Olympus OM-D E-M5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$924 - $1,080 body only

$1,024 with 14-42mm lens
Screen type Has an OLED screen
Weather sealed Weather sealed
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Compare the OM-D E-M5 vs the X-Pro1
Sony NEX-7

Sony NEX-7

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$948 body only

$1,098 with 18-55mm lens
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Screen resolution Lower resolution screen
Compare the NEX-7 vs the X-Pro1

Nikon D800 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D4

Nikon D4

Pro DSLR

$5,997 body only
Battery life Much longer battery life
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Size Significantly larger
Compare the D4 vs the D800
Nikon D700

Nikon D700

Pro DSLR

$3,400 body only
Battery life Longer battery life
Size Slightly smaller
True resolution Much lower true resolution
Movie format Does not take movies
Compare the D700 vs the D800

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