Clicky

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
79
Imaging
68
Features
69
Overall
68
Fujifilm X100F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA 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
  • Launched January 2017
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100T
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100V
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100F (24MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X100F (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor sizing.

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The Fujifilm X100F was revealed 18 months prior to the RX100 VA which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100F grades against the RX100 VA with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Cutting-edge AI developed by Apple deciphers subtle nuances in pixels
	
	

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100F over the Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100F RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Fujifilm X100F

 RX100 VA Fujifilm X100F 
AnnouncedJuly 2018January 2017More modern by 18 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1229k1040kSharper screen (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100F and Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100F RX100 VA 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100F comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 75mm x 52mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.0") along with a weight of 469 grams (1.03 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100F compared to the RX100 VA.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100F and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100F with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Fujifilm X100F will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100F is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100F
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Street photography info
Sony RX100 VA Street photography info
66
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
86
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing

Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Sports photography info
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography info
69
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery (390 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
77
great battery (390 shots)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
76
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (220 shots)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100F as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Landscape photography camera
71
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
saves RAW formats
great battery (390 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
66
focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100F Vlogging highlights
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging highlights
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic jack
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
81
really wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than others in class (299 grams)
missing microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Fujifilm X100F vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100F and Sony RX100 VA
 Fujifilm X100FSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Class Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2017-01-18 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip X-Processor Pro Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS III BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 325 315
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.60 m (at ISO 100) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 469g (1.03 lb) 299g (0.66 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 not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 photographs 220 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $1,300 $998