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Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1

Portability
88
Imaging
69
Features
64
Overall
67
Fujifilm XF10 front
 
Zeiss ZX1 front
Portability
67
Imaging
79
Features
62
Overall
72

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF10
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 28mm (F2.8) lens
  • 279g - 113 x 64 x 41mm
  • Revealed July 2018
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
  • Announced September 2018
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm XF10 and Zeiss ZX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Zeiss. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XF10 (24MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the Fujifilm XF10 (APS-C) and ZX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF10 was introduced 2 months prior to the ZX1 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm XF10 grades against the ZX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF10 over the Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm XF10 ZX1 

Reasons to pick Zeiss ZX1 over the Fujifilm XF10

 ZX1 Fujifilm XF10 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size4.34"3"Bigger screen (+1.34")
Screen resolution2765k1040kClearer screen (+1725k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XF10 and Zeiss ZX1

 Fujifilm XF10 ZX1 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2018Same age
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF10 features external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") along with a weight of 279 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XF10 and Zeiss ZX1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm XF10 compared to the ZX1.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF10 and ZX1 is 88 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF10 and ZX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF10 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF harder and the Zeiss ZX1 will provide you with extra detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Portrait photography features
Zeiss ZX1 Portrait photography features
74
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
87
manual focus
high megapixels (37MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Street photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Street photography info
76
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (279g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
71
screen articulates
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has focus via touch
good ISO range (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Sports photography info
Zeiss ZX1 Sports photography info
65
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (28mm)
continuous shooting slow (6.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Travel photography factors
Zeiss ZX1 Travel photography factors
77
lighter than average (279 grams)
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
good maximum aperture (f2)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 Landscape photography advice
Zeiss ZX1 Landscape photography advice
64
has manual focus
good sized screen (3")
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
70
manual focus
good maximum aperture (f2)
very good size screen (4.34")
high megapixels (37 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF10 as a Vlogging camera
Zeiss ZX1 as a Vlogging camera
37
touch screen
offers face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external mic support
lighter than average (279 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
good maximum aperture (f2)
touchscreen enabled
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (800 grams)
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Fujifilm XF10 vs Zeiss ZX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF10 and Zeiss ZX1
 Fujifilm XF10Zeiss ZX1
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Zeiss
Model type Fujifilm XF10 Zeiss ZX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2018-07-19 2018-09-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 37 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 7488 x 4992
Maximum native ISO 12800 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 200 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 91 255
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8 f/2-22
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 4.34"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,765k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 6,221k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro, Rear-curtain Synchro, Commander no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 15p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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 Yes USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 279 gr (0.62 pounds) 800 gr (1.76 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.6") 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 330 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) 512GB internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $500 -