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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F 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
  • Announced May 2011
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100S
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Launched October 2022
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and ZV-1F (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") boast different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100 was revealed 12 years earlier than the ZV-1F and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the ZV-1F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

 Fujifilm X100 ZV-1F 
Manual focus Very precise focus

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

 ZV-1F Fujifilm X100 
LaunchedOctober 2022May 2011Fresher by 138 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.00"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k460kSharper screen (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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

 Fujifilm X100 ZV-1F 

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") with a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the ZV-1F.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and ZV-1F is 80 and 89 respectively.

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

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and ZV-1F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will provide you with more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Portrait photography camera
61
you can focus manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
58
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1F as a Street photography camera
63
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (1")
supports focus via touch
lighter than others (256g)
lack of image stabilization
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography advice
34
good sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
lacks phase detect autofocus
61
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (16.0 fps)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery (360 shots)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1F Travel photography details
58
flash built-in
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
87
good battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than others (256 grams)
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
very good max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography info
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography info
56
you can focus manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
no Timelapse function
56
very good max aperture (f2)
screen is a decent size (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
good battery (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (20mm)
lack of image stabilization
no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Sony ZV-1F
25
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
82
very good max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than others (256g)
lack of image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony ZV-1F
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony ZV-1F
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-05-16 2022-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3.00 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 16.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 256 grams (0.56 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,800 $499