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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X100F
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • New Model is Sony ZV-1 II
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and ZV-1 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100V was brought out 3 months before the ZV-1 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X100V scores versus the ZV-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X100V ZV-1 
Screen resolution1620k922kSharper screen (+698k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Fujifilm X100V

 ZV-1 Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X100V ZV-1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020May 2020Same generation
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100V provides outside measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has specifications of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony ZV-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100V and the ZV-1.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and ZV-1 is 79 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and ZV-1.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X100V will result in extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
82
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
74
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
85
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
includes touch focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography advice
Sony ZV-1 Sports photography advice
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
resolution is fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (420 shots)
has phase detect AF
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
76
good battery (420 shots)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (478g)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
has bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
73
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
good battery (420 shots)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
70
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging advice
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging advice
35
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478g)
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony ZV-1
 Fujifilm X100VSony ZV-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony ZV-1
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2020-02-04 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,620k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 11.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478 gr (1.05 lbs) 294 gr (0.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 420 photos 260 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,399 $750