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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Launched January 2016
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push 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
  • Updated by Sony ZV-1 II
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X70 was released 5 years prior to the ZV-1 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X70 ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kSharper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Fujifilm X70

 ZV-1 Fujifilm X70 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2016Newer by 53 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm X70 ZV-1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has proportions of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the ZV-1.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and ZV-1 is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X70 and ZV-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X70
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
75
focusing manually
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has touch focus
no image stabilization
85
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
no image stabilization
71
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Travel photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Travel photography camera
78
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competition (294g)
has bluetooth
comes with focus via touch
decent MP (20MP)
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Landscape photography camera
59
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
good resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
70
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low battery life (260 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
74
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
86
reasonably wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
lighter than competition (294g)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1
 Fujifilm X70Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X70 Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2016-01-15 2020-05-27
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 77 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 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
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 294 grams (0.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photos 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $700 $750