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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
80
Imaging
58
Features
63
Overall
60
Fujifilm X100T front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Fujifilm X100T
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 440g - 127 x 74 x 52mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100S
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X100F
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced July 2018
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X100T (16MP) and the RX100 VA (20MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X100T (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100T was revealed 4 years before the RX100 VA which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm X100T scores vs the RX100 VA in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100T over the Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100T RX100 VA 

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Fujifilm X100T

 RX100 VA Fujifilm X100T 
AnnouncedJuly 2018September 2014Newer by 46 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100T RX100 VA 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X100T enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 74mm x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") along with a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VA has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X100T vs the RX100 VA.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X100T and RX100 VA is 80 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specifications. The image here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X100T and RX100 VA.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X100T using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX100 VA will offer you extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm X100T is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography highlights
74
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
66
focusing manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Street photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Street photography camera
64
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
86
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
57
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
high max frames per second (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100T as a Travel photography camera
Sony RX100 VA as a Travel photography camera
73
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
76
lighter than competition (299 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography highlights
64
has manual focus
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
66
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100T Vlogging factors
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging factors
35
good max aperture (f2.0)
comes with face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone jack
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
81
rather wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299g)
lack of mic support
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Fujifilm X100T vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100T and Sony RX100 VA
 Fujifilm X100TSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100T Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-09-12 2018-07-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR Processor II Bionz X
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 372.9mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 25600
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 49 315
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focusing distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 92% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.59x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (at ISO 1600) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, forced, suppressed, slow synchro, commander Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 440 grams (0.97 pounds) 299 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 74 x 52mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.0") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 220 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $899 $998