Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 II

Here, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the RX100 II and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 scores against the RX100 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony RX100 II has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100 and the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 II is 80 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.