Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Key Specs
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
- 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
- Launched January 2016
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Released June 2015
- Succeeded the Sony RX100 III
- Replacement is Sony RX100 V
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 IV, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Sony. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 IV (20MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 IV (1") have totally different sensor sizing.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Fujifilm X70 was brought out 8 months later than the RX100 IV which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up against the RX100 IV with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Sony RX100 IV Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX100 IV
Fujifilm X70 | RX100 IV | |||
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Released | January 2016 | June 2015 | More recent by 8 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Fujifilm X70
RX100 IV | Fujifilm X70 | |||
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Display resolution | 1229k | 1040k | Crisper display (+189k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 IV
Fujifilm X70 | RX100 IV | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Both good for selfies |
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X70 provides outside dimensions 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 IV has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 IV in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the RX100 IV.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 IV is 86 and 89 respectively.
Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 IV.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 IV will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X70 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 IV Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Sony |
Model | Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2016-01-15 | 2015-06-10 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | EXR Processor II | Bionz X |
Sensor type | CMOS X-TRANS II | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1" |
Sensor measurements | 23.6 x 15.6mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor area | 368.2mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4896 x 3264 | 5472 x 3648 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 51200 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 100 | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 77 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28mm (1x) | 24-70mm (2.9x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-16.0 | f/1.8-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 1,040k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,359k dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.59x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Maximum quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/32000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 8.0 frames per sec | 16.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) | - |
Flash options | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | - | 1/2000s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 340 grams (0.75 lbs) | 298 grams (0.66 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 70 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 562 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photos | 280 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-95 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $700 | $898 |