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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II

Portability
80 Imaging
58 Features
50 Overall
54
Fujifilm X100S front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II front
Portability
78 Imaging
76 Features
65 Overall
71

Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100S
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 445g - 127 x 74 x 54mm
  • Released July 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X100
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100T
Sony RX1R II
(Full Review)
  • 42MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 50 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 507g - 113 x 65 x 72mm
  • Introduced October 2015
  • Superseded the Sony RX1R
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Overview

Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and RX1R II (42MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and RX1R II (Full frame) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100S was introduced 3 years before the RX1R II which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the RX1R II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100S over the Sony RX1R II

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100S RX1R II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R II over the Fujifilm X100S

		

		

			
 RX1R II Fujifilm X100S 
IntroducedOctober 2015July 2013More modern by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k460kCrisper screen (+769k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1R II

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X100S RX1R II 
Manual focus  Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with 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 RX1R II has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") and a weight of 507 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X100S against the RX1R II.
Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100S and RX1R II is 80 and 78 respectively.
Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The pic below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and RX1R II.
All in all, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100S having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Sony RX1R II will render extra detail using its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100S will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Fujifilm X100S Portrait photography details
Sony RX1R II Portrait photography details
74
 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
85
 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
 excellent MP (42MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with face detection focus
 saves RAW files
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X100S Street photography details
Sony RX1R II Street photography details
64
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 supports RAW formats
 no moving screen
 does not have image stabilization
73
 has a tilting screen
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 good high ISO (25,600)
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Fujifilm X100S
Sports photography with Sony RX1R II
45
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
 does not have image stabilization
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
63
 excellent MP (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 comes with tracking autofocus
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery (220 per charge)
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X100S Travel photography factors
Sony RX1R II Travel photography factors
67
 good megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 no Timelapse mode
 display is not selfie friendly
59
 excellent MP (42MP)
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 missing Timelapse function
 low battery (220 shots)
 more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X100S Landscape photography information
Sony RX1R II Landscape photography information
63
 focusing manually
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 screen is a good size (2.8 inch)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 nice sensor size (APS-C)
 doesnt have low pass filter
 supports RAW formats
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
 no Timelapse mode
68
 you can focus manually
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 excellent MP (42 megapixels)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 can't change focal length (35mm)
 does not have image stabilization
 low battery (220 shots)
 missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X100S
Vlogging with Sony RX1R II
29
 good maximum aperture (f2.0)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have image stabilization
 no microphone jack
34
 good max aperture (f2.0)
 comes with face detection focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 includes external microphone jack
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 does not have image stabilization
 more heavy than competitors (507 grams)
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Fujifilm X100S vs Sony RX1R II Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100S and Sony RX1R II
 Fujifilm X100SSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100S Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2013-07-29 2015-10-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip EXR II BIONZ X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.8mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 42 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 7952 x 5304
Maximum native ISO 12800 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 102400
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Largest aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
Macro focus range 10cm 14cm
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,350k dot 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage 90 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.74x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 9.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Off, auto, fill flash, slow sync, rear sync, wireless
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 445 grams (0.98 pounds) 507 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") 113 x 65 x 72mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 3204
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2,5, 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $1,299 $3,300