Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Increase to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Introduced January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Replacement is Sony RX100 II
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Below is a extended overview of the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 (1") feature totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm X70 was released 3 years later than the RX100 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X70 scores against the RX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX100
| Fujifilm X70 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2016 |  | August 2012 | More recent by 42 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Fujifilm X70
| RX100 | Fujifilm X70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 1040k | Crisper screen (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100
| Fujifilm X70 | RX100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Very precise focusing | ||
| Screen dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical screen size |
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 enjoys exterior measurements 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 RX100 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X70 against the RX100.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 is 86 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100.
As you can see, the two cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony RX100 will provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 Specifications
| Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Sony |
| Model type | Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 |
| Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2016-01-15 | 2012-08-28 |
| Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | EXR Processor II | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
| Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
| Sensor surface area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 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 Possible resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 77 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28mm (1x) | 28-100mm (3.6x) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/1.8-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | - | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | - | WhiteMagic TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Max silent shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) | - |
| Flash options | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | - | 1/2000 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 340 gr (0.75 lb) | 240 gr (0.53 lb) |
| Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 66 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.6 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 390 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 shots | 330 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $700 | $448 |
