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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
50
Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Launched July 2013
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100
  • Newer Model is Fujifilm X100T
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Updated by Sony RX1R II
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Overview

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X100S was released 2 months later than the RX1R which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the RX1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX1R

 Fujifilm X100S RX1R 

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Fujifilm X100S

 RX1R Fujifilm X100S 
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1R

 Fujifilm X100S RX1R 
IntroducedJuly 2013June 2013Same age
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100S features external measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Sony RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") along with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100S versus the RX1R.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100S and RX1R is 80 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100S and RX1R.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100S featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF tougher and the Sony RX1R will show extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography advice
Sony RX1R Portrait photography advice
74
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000s)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
82
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Street photography features
Sony RX1R Street photography features
64
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Sports photography information
Sony RX1R Sports photography information
45
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
53
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
great max aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
62
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography advice
Sony RX1R Landscape photography advice
63
focusing manually
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (2.8 inch)
decent MP (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
no Time Lapse function
66
manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
resolution is good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100S Vlogging details
Sony RX1R Vlogging details
29
great max aperture (f2.0)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic support
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (482 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1R
 Fujifilm X100SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Make FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2013-07-29 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Highest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic and Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445 grams (0.98 lbs) 482 grams (1.06 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 330 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $1,299 $2,798