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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Launched February 2020
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X100F
Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Revealed May 2014
  • Replaced the Sony RX100 II
  • Successor is Sony RX100 IV
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and RX100 III (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and RX100 III (1") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was announced 5 years after the RX100 III which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X100V scores against the RX100 III in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 III 
RevealedFebruary 2020May 2014More modern by 70 months
Screen resolution1620k1229kClearer screen (+391k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Fujifilm X100V

 RX100 III Fujifilm X100V 
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 III

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 III 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100V has outer measurements of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") along with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) and the Sony RX100 III has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X100V vs the RX100 III.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 III is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 III.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh easier and the Fujifilm X100V will provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X100V
Portrait photography with Sony RX100 III
82
focusing manually
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
64
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Street photography details
Sony RX100 III Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
environment sealing
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478g)
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lighter than average (290g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Sony RX100 III
74
silent mode (1/32,000s)
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery life (420 shots)
comes with phase detect autofocus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
offers tracking autofocus
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Travel photography details
Sony RX100 III Travel photography details
76
good battery life (420 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
has built in flash
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
85
lighter than average (290 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Landscape photography details
Sony RX100 III Landscape photography details
73
focusing manually
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
sensor resolution is great (26MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
good battery life (420 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
does not have image stabilization
73
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Vlogging features
Sony RX100 III Vlogging features
35
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen enabled
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic support
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (478 grams)
80
quite wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (290 grams)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 III Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 III
 Fujifilm X100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-02-04 2014-05-15
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip X-Processor Pro 4 Bionz X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 425 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,620k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.59x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 478g (1.05 lb) 290g (0.64 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 75 x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 67
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 495
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 320 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $1,399 $748