Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1
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80 Imaging
58 Features
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Portability
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79 Imaging
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
(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- Superseded the Fujifilm X100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)
(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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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.
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Sony RX1 Gallery.
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 dimensions | 3" |  | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 1229k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1
| Fujifilm X100S | RX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | July 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | 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.
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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX1 is 80 and 79 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX1 Portrait photography highlights
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
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 photography with Fujifilm X100S
Street photography with Sony RX1
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
no image stabilization
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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Fujifilm X100S Sports photography details
Sony RX1 Sports photography details
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
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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Fujifilm X100S Travel photography features
Sony RX1 Travel photography features
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
good max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
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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Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1 Landscape photography advice
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
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 with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Sony RX1
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
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
| Fujifilm X100S | Sony 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 |
