Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 35mm (F2.0-22.0) lens
- 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
- Revealed February 2013

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX1, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and RX1 (24MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor measurements.

The Fujifilm X70 was revealed 2 years later than the RX1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 grades against the RX1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X70 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery and Sony RX1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX1
Fujifilm X70 | RX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2016 | ![]() | February 2013 | More recent by 36 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX1 over the Fujifilm X70
RX1 | Fujifilm X70 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 1040k | Sharper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX1
Fujifilm X70 | RX1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal display measurements |
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X70 comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX1 has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the RX1.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and RX1 is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and RX1.
As you can see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony RX1 will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X70 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1 Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 2013-02-19 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor dimensions | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 35.8 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 852.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 6000 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 51200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 35mm (1x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/2.0-22.0 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | Xtra FineTFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic and Optical (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/4000 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lbs) | 482 gr (1.06 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 93 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 25.1 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.3 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 2534 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 pictures | 270 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $700 | $2,798 |