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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
50
Features
68
Overall
57

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Successor is Fujifilm X100T
Sony RX100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Released August 2012
  • New Model is Sony RX100 II
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was released 12 months after the RX100 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the RX100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX100

 Fujifilm X100S RX100 
ReleasedJuly 2013August 2012More modern by 12 months

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Fujifilm X100S

 RX100 Fujifilm X100S 
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100

 Fujifilm X100S RX100 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the RX100.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100.

All in all, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S due to its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 will offer you greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100S is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Portrait photography camera
Sony RX100 as a Portrait photography camera
74
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides face detect focus
supports RAW files
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography information
Sony RX100 Street photography information
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
79
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW files
lighter than others (240 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography factors
Sony RX100 Sports photography factors
45
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
can't change focal length (35mm)
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
provides tracking focus
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography details
Sony RX100 Travel photography details
67
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
79
lighter than others (240 grams)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography factors
Sony RX100 Landscape photography factors
63
manual focus
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
74
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging advice
Sony RX100 Vlogging advice
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
does not have external mic support
38
quite wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (240 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100
 Fujifilm X100SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2012-08-28
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.8" 3"
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.98 lb) 240 gr (0.53 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 66
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 390
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 330 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,299 $448