Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Sony HX7V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Sony HX7V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX7V | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR
HX7V | Fujifilm Z1000EXR | |||
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Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+461k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Sony HX7V
Fujifilm Z1000EXR | HX7V | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Sony HX7V Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | |
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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 |