Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Sony RX100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX100
Fujifilm X100S | RX100 | |||
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Released | July 2013 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 12 months |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Fujifilm X100S
RX100 | Fujifilm X100S | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+769k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100
Fujifilm X100S | RX100 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Examine the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 Specifications
Fujifilm X100S | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
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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 |