Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony RX10
Fujifilm X-S1 | RX10 |
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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 over the Fujifilm X-S1
RX10 | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Launched | March 2014 | ![]() | November 2011 | More recent by 28 months |
Display resolution | 1290k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper display (+830k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10
Fujifilm X-S1 | RX10 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 Specifications
Fujifilm X-S1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 | |
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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 |