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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced April 2011
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Announced September 2018
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z900EXR was manufactured 8 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z900EXR scores vs the ZX1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 ZX1 Fujifilm Z900EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2018April 2011More recent by 91 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing4.34"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.84")
Screen resolution2765k460kSharper screen (+2305k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm Z900EXR ZX1 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z900EXR has outside measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has measurements of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") and a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z900EXR versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and the ZX1.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ZX1 is 95 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z900EXR and ZX1.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z900EXR featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will deliver more detail due to its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z900EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Portrait photography details
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography details
43
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
87
has manual focus
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z900EXR
Street photography with Zeiss ZX1
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts touch focus
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
good high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than competition (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Sports photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography advice
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2")
no phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
65
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (151 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
good max aperture (f2)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (800g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
50
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
sensor is small (1/2")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
70
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
fantastic sensor resolution (37 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging features
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging features
34
quite wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than competition (151g)
31
good max aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
offers face detect focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than competition (800g)
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Fujifilm Z900EXR vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z900EXR and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXRZeiss ZX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Zeiss
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR Zeiss ZX1
Type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-04-05 2018-09-27
Body design Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 255
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2-22
Crop factor 5.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.5 inches 4.34 inches
Screen resolution 460k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 151 grams (0.33 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $380 -