Fujifilm
X100V
Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Feb 2020
Sony
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
ZV-1 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
X100V
Wins
ZV-1
5 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 11 fps)
- AX100V has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BZV-1 has lower Weight (294 g vs 478 g)
- AX100V has higher AF points / zones (425 vs 315)
- AX100V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (350 shots vs 260 shots)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareX100V
128 × 75 × 53 mm
478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
X100V is 23mm wider, 15mm taller, and 10mm thicker than ZV-1.
X100V is 184 g heavier than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 53mm X100V · 44mm ZV-1
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
X100V
128 × 75 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 60 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
X100V
128 × 53 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
X100V
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
X100V
AF low-light limit
-5 EV vs -4 EV — lower is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only X100V supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only X100V supports it
AF points / zones
425 vs 315 — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
350 shots vs 260 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 11 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZV-1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Card types
Adds Memory Stick Duo
Weight
294 g vs 478 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓AF frame coverage — Both 100 %
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 30 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
X100V
Pros
- ✓Classic design
- ✓Leaf shutter
- ✓Film simulations
- ✓Proven street camera
Cons
- –Superseded by X100VI
- –Fixed lens
- –No IBIS
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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Fujifilm X100V
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, X100V or ZV-1?
X100V scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for ZV-1 — 478g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the X100V and ZV-1?
X100V is 26.1 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the X100V and ZV-1?
X100V does not have IBIS, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the X100V or the ZV-1?
X100V reaches 30 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the X100V and ZV-1?
X100V weighs 478 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the ZV-1 is 184 g lighter.
Do the X100V and ZV-1 record 4K video?
X100V: 4K up to 30p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the X100V and ZV-1 weather sealed?
X100V: Yes. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 350 shots (CIPA) for the X100V and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the X100V the edge.
How much does each cost?
X100V launched at $1,399 and ZV-1 at $749. The ZV-1 is $650 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Fujifilm and Sony press materials.