Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 IV

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX100 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm X100 matches up against the RX100 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Sony RX100 IV Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 enjoys outside dimensions 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 RX100 IV has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 IV in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100 against the RX100 IV.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 IV is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 IV.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 IV will render more detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.