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Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100F
Zeiss ZX1
(Full Review)
  • 37MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 4.34" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 51200
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2-22) lens
  • 800g - 142 x 93 x 46mm
  • Introduced September 2018
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Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm X100V and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Zeiss. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 17 months after the ZX1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the ZX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X100V ZX1 
IntroducedFebruary 2020September 2018Newer by 17 months

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm X100V

 ZX1 Fujifilm X100V 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimension4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1620kClearer screen (+1145k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm X100V ZX1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V enjoys physical dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Zeiss ZX1 has proportions of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X100V and Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V against the ZX1.

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The picture here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and ZX1.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Zeiss ZX1 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
82
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
87
has manual focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather proofing
no image stabilization
heavier than others (478 grams)
71
screen articulates
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus by touch
good high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
good battery (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
max fps very slow (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
76
good battery (420 shots)
weather proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others (478g)
display isn't selfie friendly
65
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
73
manual focus
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
megapixel count great (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
saves RAW files
weather proofing
good battery (420 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
70
has manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2)
big screen (4.34")
high megapixels (37MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
heavier than others (478g)
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen capability
has face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic jack
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm X100VZeiss ZX1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Zeiss
Model type Fujifilm X100V Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 80
RAW data
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2-22
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3" 4.34"
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 2,765 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 6,221 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off no built-in flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 478 grams (1.05 pounds) 800 grams (1.76 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 142 x 93 x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $1,399 -