Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX10

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX10 (1") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 7 months earlier than the RX10 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up vs the RX10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Sony RX10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S offers physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") and a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the RX10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and RX10 is 80 and 58 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and RX10.

Clearly, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX10 will offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.