Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VI

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix X100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.