Fujifilm X10 vs Sony RX10

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony RX10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and RX10 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and RX10 (1") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was unveiled 20 months prior to the RX10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X10 being a Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 provides physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has specifications of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony RX10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the RX10.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and RX10 is 83 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and RX10.

Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more difficult and the Sony RX10 will result in more detail having an extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be behind in sensor technology.