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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
85
Imaging
57
Features
73
Overall
63
Fujifilm X-E2 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
86
Overall
66

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-E2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 350g - 129 x 75 x 37mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X-E1
  • Successor is Fujifilm X-E2S
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Revealed May 2020
  • Refreshed by Sony ZV-1 II
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony ZV-1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-E2 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm X-E2 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-E2 was revealed 7 years before the ZV-1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-E2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-E2 grades vs the ZV-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-E2 over the Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X-E2 ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Fujifilm X-E2

 ZV-1 Fujifilm X-E2 
RevealedMay 2020March 2014More recent by 75 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X-E2 ZV-1 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-E2 provides external dimensions of 129mm x 75mm x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony ZV-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X-E2 and the ZV-1.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-E2 and ZV-1 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-E2 and ZV-1.

As you can see, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-E2 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Sony ZV-1 will render extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-E2 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Portrait photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Portrait photography highlights
74
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Street photography features
Sony ZV-1 Street photography features
66
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
supports touch to focus
lighter than others (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Sports photography information
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography information
68
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
70
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
terrible battery (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography details
72
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
81
lighter than others (294 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Landscape photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography advice
74
manual focus
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no image stabilization
70
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-E2 Vlogging info
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging info
34
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
86
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
lighter than others (294g)
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Fujifilm X-E2 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-E2 and Sony ZV-1
 Fujifilm X-E2Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X-E2 Sony ZV-1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2014-03-05 2020-05-27
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture - f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (@ ISO 200) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 129 x 75 x 37mm (5.1" x 3.0" x 1.5") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 350 shots 260 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID W126 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch cost $450 $750