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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony ZV-1F front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
70
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
Sony ZV-1F
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 20mm (F2) lens
  • 256g - 106 x 60 x 46mm
  • Announced October 2022
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the ZV-1F (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and ZV-1F (1") possess different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 10 years before the ZV-1F and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the ZV-1F in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony ZV-1F

 Fujifilm X100S ZV-1F 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1F over the Fujifilm X100S

 ZV-1F Fujifilm X100S 
AnnouncedOctober 2022July 2013More recent by 112 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3.00"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k460kSharper display (+462k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony ZV-1F

 Fujifilm X100S ZV-1F 

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S provides physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1F has dimensions of 106mm x 60mm x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 256 grams (0.56 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the ZV-1F.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and ZV-1F is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and ZV-1F.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S with its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony ZV-1F will give more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography information
Sony ZV-1F Portrait photography information
74
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
58
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography highlights
Sony ZV-1F Street photography highlights
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
74
screen articulates
good sensor size (1")
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography details
Sony ZV-1F Sports photography details
45
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
no phase detect auto focus
61
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
high max frames per second (16.0 frames/s)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (360 shots)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100S
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1F
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
87
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lighter than competition in class (256g)
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count decent (20MP)
selfie friendly display
great max aperture (f2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1F Landscape photography details
63
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
saves RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have Timelapse function
56
great max aperture (f2)
nice screen size (3.00 inches)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
better than average battery (360 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (20mm)
does not have image stabilization
lack of RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging features
Sony ZV-1F Vlogging features
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone jack
82
great max aperture (f2)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen functionality
features face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone support
lighter than competition in class (256 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony ZV-1F Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony ZV-1F
 Fujifilm X100SSony ZV-1F
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100S Sony ZV-1F
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-29 2022-10-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 49 425
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 20mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8" 3.00"
Resolution of screen 460k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
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 6.0 frames per sec 16.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 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 file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 gr (0.98 pounds) 256 gr (0.56 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 106 x 60 x 46mm (4.2" x 2.4" 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 330 photographs 360 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $1,299 $499