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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA

Portability
79
Imaging
71
Features
75
Overall
72
Fujifilm X100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Key Specs

Fujifilm X100V
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 478g - 128 x 75 x 53mm
  • Revealed February 2020
  • Replaced the Fujifilm X100F
Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony RX100 VA, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and RX100 VA (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and RX100 VA (1") come with different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm X100V was released 20 months later than the RX100 VA making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the RX100 VA in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X100V over the Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 VA 
ReleasedFebruary 2020July 2018More recent by 20 months
Display resolution1620k1229kClearer display (+391k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Fujifilm X100V

 RX100 VA Fujifilm X100V 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 VA

 Fujifilm X100V RX100 VA 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X100V offers external dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") with a weight of 478 grams (1.05 lbs) while the Sony RX100 VA has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X100V versus Sony RX100 VA in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the RX100 VA.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 VA is 79 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specs. The photograph below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 VA.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will result in more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X100V provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X100V Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 VA Portrait photography details
82
focusing manually
great sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
nice sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X100V
Street photography with Sony RX100 VA
74
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
86
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X100V
Sports photography with Sony RX100 VA
74
silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
great sensor resolution (26MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 shots)
comes with phase detect AF
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent shooting (1/32,000s)
max fps high (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X100V
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
76
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides touch to focus
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (478g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
76
lighter than competitors in class (299 grams)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X100V
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VA
73
focusing manually
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3")
great sensor resolution (26 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery power (420 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (35mm)
lack of image stabilization
66
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
nice sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X100V
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
35
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
touchscreen capability
features face detection focusing
high quality video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (478 grams)
81
rather wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (299g)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VA Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X100V and Sony RX100 VA
 Fujifilm X100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
General Information
Company FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm X100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-02-04 2018-07-13
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 dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 26 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 resolution 6240 x 4160 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Highest boosted ISO 51200 25600
Min native ISO 160 125
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 80 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 425 315
Lens
Lens mount type 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 range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,620 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (tunnel) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.52x 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per second 24.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Standard, Slow Sync, Manual, Commander, off Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 4096x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/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 478g (1.05 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
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 All around 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 420 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-W126S NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $1,399 $998