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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Released May 2011
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Introduced May 2023
  • Replaced the Sony ZV-1
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X100 versus Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and ZV-1 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100 was announced 13 years before the ZV-1 II which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the ZV-1 II when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 Fujifilm X100 ZV-1 II 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Fujifilm X100

 ZV-1 II Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedMay 2023May 2011Newer by 146 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kCrisper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony ZV-1 II

 Fujifilm X100 ZV-1 II 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100 provides external measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has specifications of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") and a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100 versus Sony ZV-1 II in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the ZV-1 II.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and ZV-1 II is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100 and ZV-1 II.

As you can tell, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 having a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 II will provide greater detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 II as a Portrait photography camera
61
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
megapixel count low (12MP)
74
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography information
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
80
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (292 grams)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 II Sports photography information
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
has no phase detect auto focus
66
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (24.0 fps)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography advice
Sony ZV-1 II Travel photography advice
58
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than competitors in class (292g)
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography details
56
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
good sensor size (APS-C)
does not have low pass filter
saves RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
66
has manual focus
reasonably wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery pack (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging information
25
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
82
reasonably wide (18mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competitors in class (292g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2011-05-16 2023-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.00"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/100 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 292 gr (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 shots 260 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $1,800 $899