Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 III

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 III, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and RX10 III (1") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was revealed 5 years before the RX10 III which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades against the RX10 III in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony RX10 III has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") and a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 III in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 compared to the RX10 III.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10 III is 52 and 53 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10 III.

All in all, both of those cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony RX10 III will deliver more detail because of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.