Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1

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.

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.

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.

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.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-M1 and ZV-E1 is 87 and 80 respectively.

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.