Fujifilm X-M1 vs Sony RX100 VI

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony RX100 VI, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-M1 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X-M1 (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X-M1 was revealed 5 years prior to the RX100 VI and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-M1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X-M1 scores versus the RX100 VI for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X-M1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X-M1 Gallery & Sony RX100 VI Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 67mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 VI has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X-M1 and Sony RX100 VI in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X-M1 against the RX100 VI.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X-M1 and RX100 VI is 87 and 88 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through specs. The visual underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-M1 and RX100 VI.

All in all, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-M1 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VI will give you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-M1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.