Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100 (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100 was revealed 9 years earlier than the RX100 VII which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100 grades vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix X100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100 Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100 comes with outside dimensions of 126mm x 75mm x 54mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100 versus the RX100 VII.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 VII is 80 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100 and RX100 VII.

To sum up, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 VII will show more detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100 will be behind in sensor tech.