Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2011
- Successor is Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
- 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
- Revealed July 2019
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview
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.

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.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100 over the Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm X100 | RX100 VII |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Fujifilm X100
RX100 VII | Fujifilm X100 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | May 2011 | Newer by 99 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm X100 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison
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).
Analyze the Fujifilm X100 and Sony RX100 VII in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison
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.

Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X100 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix X100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-05-16 | 2019-07-25 |
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 surface area | 372.9mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4288 x 2848 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 64 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 49 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35mm (1x) | 24-200mm (8.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.8-4.5 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 8cm |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.8" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic and Optical (tunnel) | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | 2,360k 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/s | 20.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m | 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE 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 | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445g (0.98 lb) | 302g (0.67 lb) |
Physical 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 score | 73 | 63 |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | 21.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | 12.4 |
DXO Low light score | 1001 | 418 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 shots | 260 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $1,800 | $1,298 |