Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX100 VII

Here is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 7 years before the RX100 VII and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X100S grades against the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100S provides external dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VII has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100S vs the RX100 VII.

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

Normally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and RX100 VII.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X100S is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.