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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
14
Overall
26
FujiFilm FinePix JV100 front
 
Sony Alpha a1 front
Portability
61
Imaging
79
Features
93
Overall
84

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Key Specs

FujiFilm JV100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 37-111mm (F3.2-4.3) lens
  • 126g - 93 x 55 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also referred to as FinePix JV105
Sony a1
(Full Review)
  • 50MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 32000 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 737g - 129 x 97 x 70mm
  • Launched January 2021
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the JV100 (12MP) and a1 (50MP) and the JV100 (1/2.3") and a1 (Full frame) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The JV100 was brought out 12 years earlier than the a1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm JV100 being a Compact camera and the Sony a1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the JV100 scores vs the a1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JV100 over the Sony a1

 JV100 a1 

Reasons to pick Sony a1 over the FujiFilm JV100

 a1 JV100 
LaunchedJanuary 2021February 2010Fresher by 133 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kCrisper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the FujiFilm JV100 and Sony a1

 JV100 a1 
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV100 features external measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony a1 has specifications of 129mm x 97mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 737 grams (1.62 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the JV100 and the a1.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JV100 and a1 is 96 and 61 respectively.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the JV100 and a1.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JV100 due to its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Sony a1 will give more detail having its extra 38MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older JV100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Portrait photography info
Sony a1 Portrait photography info
20
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/400 seconds)
fantastic megapixels (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Street photography information
Sony a1 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (126g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts focus by touch
environment sealing
good ISO range (32,000)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Sports photography details
Sony a1 Sports photography details
17
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
89
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery (530 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with FujiFilm JV100
Travel photography with Sony a1
56
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery (530 shots)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
fantastic megapixels (50 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 Landscape photography information
Sony a1 Landscape photography information
23
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
87
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (50 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good ISO range (32,000)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
good battery (530 per charge)
has dual storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JV100 as a Vlogging camera
Sony a1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (126 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (37mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone jack
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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FujiFilm JV100 vs Sony a1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JV100 and Sony a1
 FujiFilm FinePix JV100Sony Alpha a1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model FujiFilm FinePix JV100 Sony Alpha a1
Also Known as FinePix JV105 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2010-02-02 2021-01-26
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 50 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 8640 x 5760
Maximum native ISO 1600 32000
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 102400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 759
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Sony E
Lens focal range 37-111mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.2-4.3 -
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 133
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 1,440k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 9,437k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.9x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed - 30.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Slow Sync., Rear Sync., Red-eye reduction, Wireless, Hi-speed sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/400s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 7680x4320 (30p, 25p, 23.98)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 7680x4320
Video file format Motion JPEG XAVC S, XAVC HS, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 126 gr (0.28 lb) 737 gr (1.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 55 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 129 x 97 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 530 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Pricing at launch $99 $6,498