Fujifilm X-A1 vs Sony RX100 VA

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony RX100 VA, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-A1 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X-A1 (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A1 was brought out 5 years prior to the RX100 VA and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A1 matches up against the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-A1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-A1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-A1 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-A1 versus Sony RX100 VA in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X-A1 versus the RX100 VA.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-A1 and RX100 VA is 87 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-A1 and RX100 VA.

All in all, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-A1 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.