Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VII

Below is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X100V was unveiled 7 months later than the RX100 VII which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up vs the RX100 VII with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X100V has got 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) and the Sony RX100 VII has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm X100V vs Sony RX100 VII in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the RX100 VII.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 VII is 79 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X100V and RX100 VII.

Plainly, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X100V having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm X100V will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X100V should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.