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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
67
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Released September 2019
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-A5
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Increase to 409600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 1920 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 483g - 121 x 72 x 54mm
  • Announced March 2023
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony ZV-E1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) offer totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was brought out 4 years before the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the ZV-E1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A7 ZV-E1 
Screen dimensions3.5"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2760k1037kCrisper screen (+1723k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm X-A7 
AnnouncedMarch 2023September 2019More recent by 43 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-A7 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 offers exterior dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-E1 has measurements of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony ZV-E1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and ZV-E1 is 86 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and ZV-E1.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-A7 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-A7 will resolve greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A7 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
exports RAW files
72
has manual focus
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography highlights
80
screen articulates
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features focus by touch
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (483 grams)
very good ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography info
72
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
good resolution (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery power (440 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
72
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery (570 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography information
88
great battery power (440 shots)
connects via bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
good resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
79
great battery (570 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (483g)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
selfie friendly display
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
great battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good ISO range (102,400)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
great battery (570 per charge)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-E1 Vlogging advice
81
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone port
lack of image stabilization
85
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 1920 pxls)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition in class (483g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm X-A7Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-A7 Sony ZV-E1
Category Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2019-09-11 2023-03-29
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Highest native ISO 12800 102400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 409600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO - 40
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 425 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Amount of lenses 54 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3.5 inch 3.00 inch
Resolution of display 2,760k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/180 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XA3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 320 gr (0.71 pounds) 483 gr (1.06 pounds)
Physical dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 pictures 570 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $700 $2,198