Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1
87 Imaging
58 Features
63 Overall
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![Fujifilm X-M1 front Fujifilm X-M1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-X-M1/Fujifilm-X-M1-front.jpg)
![Sony ZV-E1 front Sony ZV-E1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-ZV-E1/Sony-ZV-E1-front.jpg)
80 Imaging
67 Features
89 Overall
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Fujifilm X Mount
- 330g - 117 x 67 x 39mm
- Revealed September 2013
(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-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 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 resolutions of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor dimensions.
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The Fujifilm X-M1 was announced 10 years prior to the ZV-E1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-M1 matches up versus the ZV-E1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 & Sony ZV-E1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Sony ZV-E1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-M1 over the Sony ZV-E1
Fujifilm X-M1 | ZV-E1 |
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Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-M1
ZV-E1 | Fujifilm X-M1 | |||
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Announced | March 2023 | ![]() | September 2013 | More recent by 116 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 920k | Crisper screen (+117k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony ZV-E1
Fujifilm X-M1 | ZV-E1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Identical screen sizing |
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-M1 enjoys outside measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and the Sony ZV-E1 has dimensions of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") and a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony ZV-E1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 and the ZV-E1.
![Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-M1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and ZV-E1 is 87 and 80 respectively.
![Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-M1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-M1 and ZV-E1.
Clearly, both of those cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm X-M1 will give you greater detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
![Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Fujifilm-X-M1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Fujifilm-X-M1-vs-Sony-ZV-E1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Portrait Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications
Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony ZV-E1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model type | Fujifilm X-M1 | Sony ZV-E1 |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2013-09-17 | 2023-03-29 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS I | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 4240 x 2832 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 102400 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 409600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | - | 40 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 759 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Fujifilm X | Sony E |
Amount of lenses | 54 | 195 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.00 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | - |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (ISO200m) | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Auto / Forced Flash / Suppressed Flash / Slow Synchro / Rear-curtain Synchro / Commander | no built-in flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 14 min./1280 x 720 30p, Continuous recording: up to approx. 27 min. | 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 |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x1920 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 GBit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 330g (0.73 pounds) | 483g (1.06 pounds) |
Dimensions | 117 x 67 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") | 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") |
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 photos | 570 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-W126 | NP-FZ100 |
Self timer | Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec.) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD memory card / SDHC memory card / SDXC (UHS-I) memory card | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $399 | $2,198 |