Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 II

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 II, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 II (20MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 II (1") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 2 years after the RX100 II which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the RX100 II in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Sony RX100 II Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 features physical measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) while the Sony RX100 II has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 compared to the RX100 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 II is 86 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 II.

Clearly, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X70 using its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony RX100 II will produce extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.