Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony ZV-E1

This is a full comparison between the cameras Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony ZV-E1. We compare them by looking at the categories you see below.

Fujifilm X-M1

Sony ZV-E1

Manufacturing

Fujifilm X-M1 is manufacturered by Fujifilm but Sony ZV-E1 is from Sony. Both Fujifilm and Sony are well known brands though.

Fujifilm X-M1 were released 2013 and Sony ZV-E1 was released 2023. That is a 10 years difference. In tech, this period can be of interest since technology is always improving, etc.

Camera	Released
Fujifilm X-M1	2013
Sony ZV-E1	2023

Type of camera

Both these cameras are Mirrorless cameras. No difference there.

Sensors / crop factor

These cameras have different sensors. Fujifilm X-M1 has a "Fujifilm APS-C"-sensor while Sony ZV-E1 has a "Sony Full Frame"-sensor, and their difference in sensors will also affect the crop factor and experience focal length. See the table below.

Camera	Focal length, 50mm f/1.8 **
Fujifilm X-M1	75 mm Fujifilm sensor Crop factor/focal length multiplier by * 1.5
Sony ZV-E1	50 mm Full-frame sensor No crop factor/focal length multiplier

** Experienced focal length when using a lens such as a common "50mm f/1.8"

Learn more about crop factor and focal length multiplier here:

Resolution

Fujifilm X-M1 has a 16 MP (Megapixels) resolution while Sony ZV-E1 has 12 MP. If we break down this in more detail this is the data behind the numbers:

Camera	Megapixels
Fujifilm X-M1	16 MP 15980544 pixels 4896 x 3264
Sony ZV-E1	12 MP 12007680 pixels 4240 x 2832

Fujifilm X-M1 has a 33 % larger resolution than Sony ZV-E1. This could give you more details in the picture but also a possibility to crop more in the pictures, afterward while editing the pictures, if needed that is.

ISO range

Sony ZV-E1 has a larger ISO-range than Fujifilm X-M1. Sony ZV-E1 has an ISO range that stretches from 80 to 102400 while Fujifilm X-M1 has 200 to 6400.

Camera	ISO Range
Fujifilm X-M1	200-6400
Sony ZV-E1	80-102400

Autofocus and lens compatibility

Both of these cameras have a built-in autofocus motor. Some lenses, that support autofocus, do not have an autofocus motor of their own but this won't cause any problems with these two cameras.

Here is a complete overview of which lenses work with each camera:
Lens compatibility chart for Fujifilm X-M1
Lens compatibility chart for Sony ZV-E1

Pictures per second

Depending on what you are shooting the FPS, or frames/pictures per second, can definitely be of interest. Fujifilm X-M1 can shoot up to 5,6 pictures per seconds and Sony ZV-E1 can shoot up to 1 pictures per seconds.

Camera	FPS (Frames per second)
Fujifilm X-M1	5,6
Sony ZV-E1	1

Ability to record movies

It is becoming more and more popular to record movies with digital cameras.

In this case, both Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony ZV-E1 can shoot movies.

Weight

The weight of the camera can be an extremely important factor, especially if the camera is about to be used, or carried around, for several hours at a time.

Sony ZV-E1 weighs 483 gr (equal to 1.06 lb) which is 46% heavier than Fujifilm X-M1 and its 330 gr (or 0.73 lb).

Camera	Weight
Fujifilm X-M1	330 gr 0.73 lb
Sony ZV-E1	483 gr 1.06 lb