Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 III

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 III (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 9 months earlier than the RX100 III which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm X100S grades versus the RX100 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Sony RX100 III Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S enjoys external dimensions 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 RX100 III has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X100S versus Sony RX100 III in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the RX100 III.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 III is 80 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 III.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 III will resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S is going to be behind in sensor technology.