Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5300

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Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Nikon D5300

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APS-C 368.2mm²
16.3 megapixels
ISO 200 - 6400

Go in depth with our full Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review.
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APS-C 366.6mm²
24.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 12,800

Go in depth with our full Nikon D5300 Review.
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Succeeded by the Fujifilm X-Pro2
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5500
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Differences

Fujifilm X-Pro1 advantages over Nikon D5300

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Bigger pixels
~ 4.82 vs 3.92 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Thinner
42 mm vs 76 mm
Thinner
More viewfinder magnification
0.60x vs 0.55x
Get a bigger view of the scene through the eye-level viewfinder
Doesn't require an AA filter
Yes vs No
A unique sensor design provides sharp photos without moiré
Faster RAW shooting
5.4 fps vs 4.0 fps
Faster RAW shooting in burst mode
Bigger RAW buffer
11 vs 4 shots
Larger buffer for RAW shots (burst mode)

Nikon D5300 advantages over Fujifilm X-Pro1

Lens selection
Excellent vs Good
Better lens selection gives you more options
Less expensive
$697 vs $999*
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Fast startup
~0.50 vs 1.3 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in GPS
GPS vs None
Geotag your photos
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

600 vs 300 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
More pixels
24.2 vs 16.3 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Bigger JPEG buffer
100 vs 18 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Similarities

Common Strengths

Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Hot shoe
Both provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Bulb shutter
Both provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

Common Weaknesses

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Neither provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Top deck display
Neither provide
Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

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Review Excerpt

Quality build; Unique hybrid optical viewfinder; Excellent LCD; Good controls; Excellent image quality.
Limited to prime lenses (for now); Loose aperture ring and EV dial; Mediocre autofocus speeds; Slow buffer clearing; Tripod socket too close to battery compartment.
Read our Fujifilm X-Pro1 Review

Excellent image quality similar to more expensive DSLRs (like the D7100); Great dynamic range; Responsive all-around performer; Excellent Full HD video-shooting quality; Built-in Wi-Fi with remote control and sharing features; Built-in GPS; Compact and lightweight size; 18-140mm kit lens performs well for its type and has a very versatile focus length range.
AA-filterless sensor makes it more prone to moire; Burst speed slows with highest quality 14-bit RAW images; Live View mode not as good as some competitors; No external headphone jack; GPS receiver not very sensitive.
Read our Nikon D5300 Review

The Competition

Compared to Samsung NX10

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Samsung NX10

$999
APS-C

Lens selection
Focus peaking

$700
APS-C

Longer stills battery life
Internal flash

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Samsung NX10

Nikon D5300

Samsung NX10

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$700
APS-C

Bigger pixels
Thinner

Compare Nikon D5300 vs Samsung NX10

Compared to Sony NEX-6

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Sony NEX-6

$999
APS-C

Fast startup
Doesn't require an AA filter

$549
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Sony NEX-6

Nikon D5300

Sony NEX-6

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$549
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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Compared to Pentax K-3

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Pentax K-3

$999
APS-C

Bigger pixels
In-camera panoramas

$699
APS-C

Lens selection
In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Pentax K-3

Nikon D5300

Pentax K-3

$549
APS-C

Tilt-swivel screen
Fast startup

$699
APS-C

Focus peaking
In-Camera Image Stabilization

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Compared to Canon T6s

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Canon T6s

$999
APS-C

Focus peaking
Larger sensor

$619
APS-C

Lens selection
Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Canon T6s

Nikon D5300

Canon T6s

$549
APS-C

Larger sensor
Fast startup

$619
APS-C

Touchscreen
NFC

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Compared to Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Fujifilm X-Pro1

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$999
APS-C

$1049
APS-C

Tiltable Screen
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Fujifilm X-Pro1 vs Fujifilm X-T1 IR

Nikon D5300

Fujifilm X-T1 IR

$549
APS-C

Lens selection
Tilt-swivel screen

$1049
APS-C

Focus peaking
Bigger pixels

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