Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 II

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") offer different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 2 months after the RX100 II which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the RX100 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X100S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S enjoys outer 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) while the Sony RX100 II has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the RX100 II.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 II is 80 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading through a spec sheet. The image below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 II.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 II will give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.