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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs

Fujifilm X70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 6400 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28mm (F2.8-16.0) lens
  • 340g - 113 x 64 x 44mm
  • Revealed January 2016
Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 VII, both Large Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The resolution of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and the RX100 VII (20MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX100 VII (1") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X70 was brought out 4 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Large Sensor Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X70 grades vs the RX100 VII in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX100 VII

 Fujifilm X70 RX100 VII 
Display resolution1040k921kClearer display (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Fujifilm X70

 RX100 VII Fujifilm X70 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2016More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 VII

 Fujifilm X70 RX100 VII 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X70 comes with external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X70 versus the RX100 VII.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 VII is 86 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and RX100 VII.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X70 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Sony RX100 VII will resolve extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X70 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography factors
Sony RX100 VII Portrait photography factors
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
67
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Street photography features
Sony RX100 VII Street photography features
78
screen tilts up and down
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
no image stabilization
85
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (302g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography highlights
Sony RX100 VII Sports photography highlights
65
silent mode (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
can't change focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
71
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 frames per second)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
includes tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X70
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VII
78
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
77
lighter than competition (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
offers touch focus
MP count good (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
not so great battery power (260 CIPA)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm X70
Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
60
you can focus manually
screen size is decent (3")
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
65
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery power (260 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Sony RX100 VII
74
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
81
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
lighter than competition (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 VII
 Fujifilm X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-01-15 2019-07-25
Body design 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 dimensions 23.6 x 15.6mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 368.2mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4896 x 3264 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 6400 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 125
RAW data
Minimum boosted ISO 100 64
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 77 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 24-200mm (8.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focus range - 8cm
Crop factor 1.5 2.7
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.59x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 seconds 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 5.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/2000 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 340g (0.75 lbs) 302g (0.67 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 63
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 418
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 260 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $1,298