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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Released January 2012
Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2011
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX7V, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the HX7V (16MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and HX7V (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was revealed 6 months after the HX7V and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up vs the HX7V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX7V 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 HX7V Fujifilm Z1000EXR 
Display resolution921k460kCrisper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX7V

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR HX7V 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR enjoys exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Sony HX7V has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Sony HX7V in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus the HX7V.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX7V is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The pic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and HX7V.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Sony HX7V Portrait photography advice
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Street photography details
Sony HX7V Street photography details
58
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Sports photography details
Sony HX7V Sports photography details
45
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX7V as a Travel photography camera
66
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
67
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography info
Sony HX7V Landscape photography info
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Vlogging features
Sony HX7V Vlogging features
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX7V
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-05 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 9cm -
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor XtraFine LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 4.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157g (0.35 pounds) 208g (0.46 pounds)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-45A NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499