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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
52
Features
77
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III 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
  • Introduced May 2011
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100S
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Refreshed by Sony RX100 IV
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") have different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100 was introduced 4 years before the RX100 III and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 grades against the RX100 III for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100 RX100 III 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Fujifilm X100

 RX100 III Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedMay 2014May 2011Fresher by 36 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100 RX100 III 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 has external dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the RX100 III.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 III is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 III.

As you can see, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will show more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography factors
61
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
65
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Street photography factors
Sony RX100 III Street photography factors
63
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
lighter than competition (290 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography info
Sony RX100 III Sports photography info
34
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect auto focus
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 III Travel photography factors
58
built-in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
86
lighter than competition (290 grams)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography features
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography features
56
has manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (2.8 inches)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
74
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100
Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
25
great max aperture (f2.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
81
fairly wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (290 grams)
does not have mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 III
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-05-16 2014-05-15
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 290 grams (0.64 lbs)
Physical dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 73 67
DXO Color Depth score 22.9 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 12.3
DXO Low light score 1001 495
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 320 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,800 $748