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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V front
Portability
89
Imaging
53
Features
80
Overall
63

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony RX100 V
(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
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Launched October 2016
  • Older Model is Sony RX100 IV
  • Successor is Sony RX100 VI
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 V, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 V (20MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 V (1") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X70 was revealed 8 months prior to the RX100 V which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm X70 grades versus the RX100 V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX100 V

 Fujifilm X70 RX100 V 
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Fujifilm X70

 RX100 V Fujifilm X70 
LaunchedOctober 2016January 2016Fresher by 8 months
Display resolution1229k1040kClearer display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 V

 Fujifilm X70 RX100 V 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurement
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X70 offers outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Sony RX100 V has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 V in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the RX100 V.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 V is 86 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 V.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony RX100 V will provide extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X70 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography details
Sony RX100 V Portrait photography details
76
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW files
66
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography info
Sony RX100 V Street photography info
78
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
offers focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
85
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competition (299g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography information
Sony RX100 V Sports photography information
65
quiet shooting (1/32,000s)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
lack of image stabilization
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
comes with tracking focus
has phase detect AF
bad battery (220 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography information
Sony RX100 V Travel photography information
78
offers focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
80
lighter than competition (299 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery (220 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Landscape photography highlights
Sony RX100 V Landscape photography highlights
60
has manual focus
screen is a good size (3 inch)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
70
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
bad battery (220 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Sony RX100 V
74
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
includes face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
81
pretty wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 V
 Fujifilm X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V
Category Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2016-10-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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
Lowest native ISO 200 125
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 100 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 77 315
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s 1/32000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 24.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 10.20 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/2000s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lb) 299g (0.66 lb)
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 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 586
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 220 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $998