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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
69
Features
57
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 126 x 75 x 54mm
  • Launched May 2011
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100S
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Released February 2013
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100 was launched 21 months before the RX1 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X100 grades against the RX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony RX1

 Fujifilm X100 RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Fujifilm X100

 RX1 Fujifilm X100 
ReleasedFebruary 2013May 2011More modern by 21 months
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX1

 Fujifilm X100 RX1 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 offers exterior measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the RX1.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and RX1 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and RX1.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF tougher and the Sony RX1 will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1 Portrait photography advice
61
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
81
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/4,000s)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100
Street photography with Sony RX1
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
66
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
very good high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100
Sports photography with Sony RX1
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
53
MP count good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
58
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
62
MP count good (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
very good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography details
Sony RX1 Landscape photography details
56
manual focus
very good max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8")
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
missing Timelapse function
64
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging features
Sony RX1 Vlogging features
25
very good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone port
34
very good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX1
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-16 2013-02-19
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 2848 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/4000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445 gr (0.98 lb) 482 gr (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 73 93
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 25.1
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 14.3
DXO Low light rating 1001 2534
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $1,800 $2,798