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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Announced February 2020
  • Superseded the Fujifilm X100F
Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Replaced the Sony RX100
  • Later Model is Sony RX100 III
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony RX100 II

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 II 
LaunchedFebruary 2020June 2013Fresher by 81 months
Display resolution1620k1229kSharper display (+391k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Fujifilm X100V

 RX100 II Fujifilm X100V 

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 II

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II size comparison

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

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Portrait photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
70
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
offers face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography highlights
Sony RX100 II Street photography highlights
74
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478g)
85
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (281 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Sports photography details
Sony RX100 II Sports photography details
74
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
MP count fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
offers tracking autofocus
good battery (350 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Sony RX100 II
76
better than average battery pack (420 shots)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
MP count fantastic (26MP)
has built in flash
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others in class (478g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
80
good battery (350 shots)
lighter than competition (281g)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography information
Sony RX100 II Landscape photography information
73
you can focus manually
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count fantastic (26MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery pack (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
74
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
good battery (350 shots)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging information
Sony RX100 II Vlogging information
35
fast max aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
includes face detection focusing
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than others in class (478 grams)
37
decently wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (281g)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 II
 Fujifilm X100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2020-02-04 2013-06-27
Body design Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by X-Processor Pro 4 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 160
RAW data
Min boosted ISO 80 100
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 28-100mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,620 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting speed 11.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W))
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lb) 281g (0.62 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 483
Other
Battery life 420 images 350 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots))
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,399 $598