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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II

Portability
86
Imaging
59
Features
75
Overall
65
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony ZV-1 Mark II front
Portability
88
Imaging
57
Features
82
Overall
67

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Introduced January 2016
Sony ZV-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 18-50mm (F1.8-4.0) lens
  • 292g - 106 x 60 x 47mm
  • Announced May 2023
  • Succeeded the Sony ZV-1
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the ZV-1 II (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and ZV-1 II (1") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X70 was released 8 years before the ZV-1 II which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X70 grades against the ZV-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony ZV-1 II

 Fujifilm X70 ZV-1 II 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 II over the Fujifilm X70

 ZV-1 II Fujifilm X70 
AnnouncedMay 2023January 2016Newer by 89 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1 II

 Fujifilm X70 ZV-1 II 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen dimensions3"3.00"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X70 features outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 II has measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9") having a weight of 292 grams (0.64 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X70 and the ZV-1 II.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and ZV-1 II is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and ZV-1 II.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Sony ZV-1 II will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X70 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Portrait photography info
75
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography info
Sony ZV-1 II Street photography info
78
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
does not have image stabilization
80
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
features touch focus
lighter than competition (292g)
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X70
Sports photography with Sony ZV-1 II
65
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has tracking focus
has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
does not have image stabilization
66
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
megapixel count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Sony ZV-1 II
78
has touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than competition (292 grams)
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography details
Sony ZV-1 II Landscape photography details
59
you can focus manually
nice screen size (3 inch)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
66
has manual focus
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3.00 inch)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Vlogging highlights
Sony ZV-1 II Vlogging highlights
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has microphone port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have image stabilization
82
fairly wide (18mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic port
lighter than competition (292 grams)
does not have image stabilization
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony ZV-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony ZV-1 II
 Fujifilm X70Sony ZV-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony ZV-1 Mark II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2016-01-15 2023-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
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 surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 77 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 18-50mm (2.8x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.8-4.0
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inch 3.00 inch
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/32000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/100 secs
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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lbs) 292 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 106 x 60 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 330 photographs 260 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $700 $899