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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
80
Imaging
69
Features
76
Overall
71
Fujifilm X-T100 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T100
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 448g - 121 x 83 x 47mm
  • Released May 2018
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X-T200
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Zeiss. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T100 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm X-T100 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T100 was manufactured 4 months before the ZX1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-T100 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X-T100 matches up against the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T100 over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X-T100 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm X-T100

 ZX1 Fujifilm X-T100 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"3"Larger display (+1.34")
Display resolution2765k1040kSharper display (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T100 and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X-T100 ZX1 
IntroducedMay 2018September 2018Same age
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T100 offers outside measurements of 121mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") with a weight of 448 grams (0.99 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T100 versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T100 against the ZX1.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-T100 and ZX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T100 and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-T100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will show extra detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Portrait photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography factors
81
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
87
has manual focus
amazing MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Street photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography advice
72
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
includes focus by touch
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
71
screen articulates
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
great high ISO (51,200)
no image stabilization
heavier than average (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Sports photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography highlights
72
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (430 per charge)
has phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
64
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
amazing MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T100
Travel photography with Zeiss ZX1
74
good battery life (430 shots)
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
flash built-in
heavier than competition in class (448 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
65
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
amazing MP (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (800 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Landscape photography highlights
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography highlights
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (430 per charge)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
bigger than average screen (4.34")
amazing MP (37MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-T100 Vlogging info
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging info
34
built-in touchscreen
supports face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (448g)
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
screen is touchscreen
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic support
heavier than average (800 grams)
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Fujifilm X-T100 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T100 and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm X-T100Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Zeiss
Model Fujifilm X-T100 Zeiss ZX1
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Released 2018-05-24 2018-09-27
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 37MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 7488 x 4992
Highest native ISO 12800 51200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 91 255
Lens
Lens mount Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture - f/2-22
Amount of lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 2,765k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 6,221k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 448 grams (0.99 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 121 x 83 x 47mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 1.9") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 430 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, smile, buddy, group, face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $499 -