Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and RX100 II (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was launched 6 years later than the RX100 II and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up versus the RX100 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm X100V Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V has external measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") having a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the RX100 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 II is 79 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 II.

All in all, both cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100V because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will show more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.