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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
57
Overall
64

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100
  • Replacement is Fujifilm X100T
Sony RX1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Launched February 2013
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Overview

Below is a extensive overview of the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) posses different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 6 months later than the RX1 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up against the RX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX1

 Fujifilm X100S RX1 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Fujifilm X100S

 RX1 Fujifilm X100S 
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1

 Fujifilm X100S RX1 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2013Similar age
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outside measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony RX1 has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") having a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the RX1.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX1 is 80 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and RX1.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony RX1 will deliver more detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
74
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
82
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/4,000 seconds)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Sony RX1
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
66
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
great ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
45
good resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
fixed focal length (35mm)
max frames per second low (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
heavier than competition (482g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (2.8 inches)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no low pass filter
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse mode
65
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Sony RX1
29
good max aperture (f2.0)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
no external mic jack
34
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have external mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (482g)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1
 Fujifilm X100SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-29 2013-02-19
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.8 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 852.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0-22.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 445 grams (0.98 lb) 482 grams (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 93
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.3
DXO Low light score not tested 2534
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 270 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $1,299 $2,798