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Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
79
Imaging
67
Features
69
Overall
67
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X100F
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 469g - 127 x 75 x 52mm
  • Released January 2017
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100T
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100V
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Introduced May 2014
  • Old Model is Sony RX100 II
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 IV
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X100F versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100F was brought out 2 years after the RX100 III which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100F scores vs the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100F RX100 III 
IntroducedJanuary 2017May 2014More modern by 33 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Fujifilm X100F

 RX100 III Fujifilm X100F 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100F RX100 III 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100F enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") having a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100F versus Sony RX100 III in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100F versus the RX100 III.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100F and RX100 III is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and RX100 III.

To sum up, both cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100F due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100F will offer you extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100F will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 III Portrait photography details
80
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW files
64
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography information
Sony RX100 III Street photography information
65
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than competition (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100F
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
69
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good battery life (390 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports tracking focus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100F
Travel photography with Sony RX100 III
77
good battery life (390 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
85
lighter than competition (290g)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100F
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 III
71
manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (390 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
73
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Vlogging camera
Sony RX100 III as a Vlogging camera
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
80
really wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (290g)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Sony RX100 III
 Fujifilm X100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2017-01-18 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 325 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 92 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander -
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 469 gr (1.03 lb) 290 gr (0.64 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 75 x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 390 photos 320 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $1,300 $748