Clicky

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10

Portability
52
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 front
Portability
58
Imaging
51
Features
76
Overall
61

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony RX10
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8) lens
  • 813g - 129 x 88 x 102mm
  • Launched March 2014
  • Newer Model is Sony RX10 II
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor measurements.

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 3 years before the RX10 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony RX10

 Fujifilm X-S1 RX10 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 RX10 Fujifilm X-S1 
LaunchedMarch 2014November 2011More recent by 28 months
Display resolution1290k460kCrisper display (+830k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10

 Fujifilm X-S1 RX10 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") and a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony RX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the RX10.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10 is 52 and 58 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The visual here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW formats
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
70
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography information
Sony RX10 Street photography information
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor is small (2/3")
more heavy than others in class (920 grams)
72
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Sony RX10
43
incredible zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography highlights
Sony RX10 Travel photography highlights
43
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (920g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
great battery pack (420 per charge)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography features
Sony RX10 Landscape photography features
45
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is small (2/3")
does not have Timelapse recording
63
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW files
weather sealing
great battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Sony RX10 Vlogging features
26
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has microphone socket
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (920g)
30
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10
 Fujifilm X-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-11-24 2014-03-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 25600
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.8
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 2.7
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,290k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor WhiteMagic
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 10.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 lbs) 813 grams (1.79 lbs)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 129 x 88 x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 69
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 12.6
DXO Low light score 216 474
Other
Battery life - 420 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-FW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $399 $698