Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VA

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100S was revealed 6 years earlier than the RX100 VA which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the RX100 VA in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A). The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery & Sony RX100 VA Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S has got exterior dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") with a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") with a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VA in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the RX100 VA.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 VA.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VA will produce greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be behind in sensor tech.