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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
64

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Announced September 2017
  • Replaced the Sony RX10 III
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony RX10 IV, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and RX10 IV (1") have different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was launched 6 years prior to the RX10 IV and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores against the RX10 IV with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm X-S1 RX10 IV 

Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Fujifilm X-S1

 RX10 IV Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2017November 2011More recent by 70 months
Display resolution1440k460kSharper display (+980k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV

 Fujifilm X-S1 RX10 IV 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 features outside measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") with a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Sony RX10 IV in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 vs the RX10 IV.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10 IV is 52 and 52 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-S1 and RX10 IV.

All in all, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 IV will result in extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
46
manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (2/3")
71
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Street photography with Sony RX10 IV
52
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than others (920g)
64
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
more heavy than competitors (1,095g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Sports photography with Sony RX10 IV
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
76
excellent zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Travel photography with Sony RX10 IV
43
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (920g)
resolution not great (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
56
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
good resolution (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (1,095g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX10 IV as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (2/3")
doesn't have Timelapse function
62
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
Sony RX10 IV Vlogging info
26
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (920g)
29
fairly wide (24mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (1,095 grams)
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Sony RX10 IV Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Sony RX10 IV
 Fujifilm X-S1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2017-09-12
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Bionz X
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
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
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO - 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 24-600mm (25.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/2.4-4.0
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,440 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 24.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m 10.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920g (2.03 lb) 1095g (2.41 lb)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 400 images
Battery type - 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 type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $399 $1,698