Fujifilm X100S vs Zeiss ZX1

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.

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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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Zeiss ZX1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

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

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.