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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
58
Features
68
Overall
62
Fujifilm X-A2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 117 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A1
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X-A3
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Bump to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Revealed March 2023
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Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A2 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A2 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-A2 was unveiled 9 years prior to the ZV-E1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-A2 grades vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A2 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A2 ZV-E1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A2

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm X-A2 
RevealedMarch 2023January 2015Newer by 99 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A2 and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A2 ZV-E1 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen sizing3"3.00"Equivalent screen sizing
Selfie screen Both good for selfies

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-A2 has outer dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has proportions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X-A2 and the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-A2 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by going over specifications. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A2 and ZV-E1.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-A2 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Fujifilm X-A2 will deliver extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-A2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A2
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-E1
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
71
you can focus manually
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
76
screen tilts
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
84
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
has touch to focus
environment sealing
lighter than competitors in class (483 grams)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Sports photography camera
57
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 shots)
max fps very slow (5.6 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
71
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery pack (570 shots)
has phase detect AF
low max shutter speed