Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony ZV-E1

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony ZV-E1, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm GFX 100S (102MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm GFX 100S (Medium format) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm GFX 100S was revealed 3 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm GFX 100S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-E1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm GFX 100S scores against the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm GFX 100S & Sony ZV-E1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm GFX 100S Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S comes with external measurements of 150mm x 104mm x 87mm (5.9" x 4.1" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm GFX 100S vs Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm GFX 100S against the ZV-E1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm GFX 100S and ZV-E1 is 55 and 80 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm GFX 100S and ZV-E1.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm GFX 100S using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm GFX 100S will provide you with more detail because of its extra 90 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm GFX 100S will be behind in sensor technology.