Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1
Portability
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
79 Imaging
71 Features
75 Overall
72
Portability
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
67 Imaging
78 Features
62 Overall
71
Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs
Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
(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
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(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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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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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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2020 |  | September 2018 | Newer by 17 months |
Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm X100V
| ZX1 | Fujifilm X100V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Screen dimension | 4.34" |  | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.34") |
| Screen resolution | 2765k |  | 1620k | Clearer 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.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100V and ZX1 is 79 and 67 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography information
manual focus
megapixel count great (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
has manual focus
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
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Fujifilm X100V Street photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography information
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)
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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Fujifilm X100V as a Sports photography camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Sports photography camera
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
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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Fujifilm X100V Travel photography information
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography information
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
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 photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Zeiss ZX1
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
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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Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Zeiss ZX1 Vlogging information
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)
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)
Photography Glossary
Fujifilm X100V vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications
| Fujifilm X100V | Zeiss 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 | - |