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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
80
Imaging
53
Features
36
Overall
46
Fujifilm FinePix X100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI 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
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100S
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX100 VI (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100 was manufactured 8 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm X100 scores versus the RX100 VI with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm X100 RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Fujifilm X100

 RX100 VI Fujifilm X100 
IntroducedJune 2018May 2011Fresher by 85 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm X100 RX100 VI 
Focus manually Very precise focusing

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100 provides exterior dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X100 vs the RX100 VI.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 VI is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 VI.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100 because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will result in extra detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Portrait photography information
Sony RX100 VI Portrait photography information
61
you can focus manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
66
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count good (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with face detection focus
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100
Street photography with Sony RX100 VI
63
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
lighter than others in class (301g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
34
nice sensor size (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (24.0 frames/s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect auto focus
terrible battery power (240 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
58
flash built-in
very good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
77
lighter than others in class (301 grams)
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography information
56
you can focus manually
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inch)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
exports RAW files
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse function
65
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100 Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
25
very good max aperture (f2.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
77
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than others in class (301g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 VI
 Fujifilm FinePix X100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix X100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-05-16 2018-06-05
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4288 x 2848 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
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) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 126 x 75 x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 73 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1001 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photos 240 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $1,800 $1,198