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Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
78
Features
62
Overall
71

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X100T
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
  • Launched September 2018
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Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) use totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100S was brought out 6 years before the ZX1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X100S ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm X100S

 ZX1 Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedSeptember 2018July 2013Fresher by 62 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimension4.34"2.8"Larger display (+1.54")
Display resolution2765k460kClearer display (+2305k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X100S ZX1 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S features outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has dimensions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") having a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X100S versus Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the ZX1.

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and ZX1 is 80 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing only by researching technical specs. The visual here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100S and ZX1.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S due to its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
86
has manual focus
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography factors
64
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
70
screen articulates fully
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch to focus
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (800g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Zeiss ZX1
45
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Travel photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Travel photography camera
67
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count fantastic (37MP)
great maximum aperture (f2)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
69
has manual focus
great maximum aperture (f2)
lovely big screen (4.34 inches)
megapixel count fantastic (37 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Zeiss ZX1
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have mic jack
31
great maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
supports face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no microphone support
more heavy than competition (800 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm X100SZeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Zeiss
Model Fujifilm X100S Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2018-09-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 4896 x 3264 7488 x 4992
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 255
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2-22
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 4.34 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 2,765 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots 6,221 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync no built-in flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lb) 800 grams (1.76 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
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 330 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC 512GB internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $1,299 -