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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X100
  • Updated by Fujifilm X100T
Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Launched June 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 VII
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X100S versus Sony RX100 VI, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 VI (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 VI (1") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100S was unveiled 5 years earlier than the RX100 VI which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X100S matches up vs the RX100 VI in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm X100S RX100 VI 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Fujifilm X100S

 RX100 VI Fujifilm X100S 
LaunchedJune 2018July 2013Newer by 59 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VI

 Fujifilm X100S RX100 VI 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outside measurements 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 VI has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100S and the RX100 VI.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 VI is 80 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The pic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 VI.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 VI will show extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100S
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VI
74
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VI as a Street photography camera
64
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (301 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography advice
Sony RX100 VI Sports photography advice
45
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
no phase detect autofocus
70
quiet shutter (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
features tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect auto focus
low battery (240 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography factors
Sony RX100 VI Travel photography factors
67
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
77
lighter than others (301g)
supports bluetooth
provides touch to focus
good resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
low battery (240 per charge)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography info
Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography info
63
you can focus manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no anti aliasing filter
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have Time Lapse function
65
focusing manually
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low battery (240 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging details
Sony RX100 VI Vlogging details
29
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
77
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (301 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VI Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VI
 Fujifilm X100SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2018-06-05
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 25600 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 8cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2.8" 3"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 90% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 301g (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 240 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $1,299 $1,198