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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Launched May 2020
  • Successor is Sony ZV-1 II
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony ZV-1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and ZV-1 (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was revealed 22 months prior to the ZV-1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades versus the ZV-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm XF10 ZV-1 
Screen resolution1040k922kCrisper screen (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Fujifilm XF10

 ZV-1 Fujifilm XF10 
LaunchedMay 2020July 2018Fresher by 22 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Sony ZV-1

 Fujifilm XF10 ZV-1 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 has outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony ZV-1 has sizing of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 compared to the ZV-1.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF10 and ZV-1 is 88 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF10 and ZV-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF10 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF10 will show more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XF10 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XF10
Portrait photography with Sony ZV-1
74
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
73
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Street photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Street photography camera
76
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (279g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
85
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast shooting (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking focus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography info
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography info
77
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
supports bluetooth
has touch to focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
terrible battery power (260 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm XF10
Landscape photography with Sony ZV-1
64
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3")
good MP (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Vlogging information
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging information
37
touchscreen functionality
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
lighter than competition in class (279 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
86
pretty wide (24mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone port
lighter than others in class (294g)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Sony ZV-1
 Fujifilm XF10Sony ZV-1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm XF10 Sony ZV-1
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2018-07-19 2020-05-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 91 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, 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 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 279g (0.62 lb) 294g (0.65 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 shots 260 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $500 $750