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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1

Portability
74
Imaging
66
Features
75
Overall
69
Fujifilm X-Pro2 front
 
Sony ZV-E1 front
Portability
80
Imaging
66
Features
89
Overall
75

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-Pro2
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 495g - 141 x 83 x 56mm
  • Released January 2016
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X-Pro1
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X-Pro3
Sony ZV-E1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 102400 (Push 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-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony ZV-E1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (24MP) and ZV-E1 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 (APS-C) and ZV-E1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-Pro2 was brought out 8 years earlier than the ZV-E1 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-Pro2 scores vs the ZV-E1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-Pro2 over the Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 ZV-E1 
Screen resolution1620k1037kCrisper screen (+583k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-E1 over the Fujifilm X-Pro2

 ZV-E1 Fujifilm X-Pro2 
RevealedMarch 2023January 2016More modern by 87 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony ZV-E1

 Fujifilm X-Pro2 ZV-E1 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"3.00"Identical screen measurements

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 83mm x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Sony ZV-E1 has sizing of 121mm x 72mm x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 483 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-Pro2 versus Sony ZV-E1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 against the ZV-E1.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and ZV-E1 is 74 and 80 respectively.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-Pro2 and ZV-E1.

Clearly, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-Pro2 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Fujifilm X-Pro2 will give greater detail having its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-Pro2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-E1 Portrait photography information
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
71
has manual focus
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Street photography info
Sony ZV-E1 Street photography info
67
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
84
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
lighter than average (483g)
above average ISO range (102,400)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sports photography highlights
Sony ZV-E1 Sports photography highlights
71
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment sealing
supports phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
71
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 Travel photography details
Sony ZV-E1 Travel photography details
62
environment sealing
MP count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
79
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
lighter than average (483 grams)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
selfie friendly display
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-Pro2 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-E1 as a Landscape photography camera
74
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
bad battery life (350 per charge)
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3.00")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (102,400)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
better than average battery life (570 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-Pro2
Vlogging with Sony ZV-E1
33
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with mic port
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
85
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 1920 resolution)
does have external microphone socket
lighter than average (483g)
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Fujifilm X-Pro2 vs Sony ZV-E1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-Pro2 and Sony ZV-E1
 Fujifilm X-Pro2Sony ZV-E1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-Pro2 Sony ZV-E1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2016-01-15 2023-03-29
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor III -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III 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 24 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4240 x 2832
Max native ISO 12800 102400
Max enhanced ISO 51200 409600
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 40
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 759
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X Sony E
Number of lenses 54 195
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3.00"
Display resolution 1,620k dots 1,037k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds -
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, suppressed flash, rear-curtain synchro, commander) no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840x2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25,p, 24p) 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 3840x2160 3840x1920
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 495 gr (1.09 pounds) 483 gr (1.06 pounds)
Dimensions 141 x 83 x 56mm (5.6" x 3.3" x 2.2") 121 x 72 x 54mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures 570 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126 NP-FZ100
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (Dual slots, UHS-II support in slot 1) SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,700 $2,198