Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Key Specs
(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
(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- Superseded the Sony RX100 VI

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.

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.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X70 Gallery & Sony RX100 VII Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm X70 | RX100 VII | |||
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Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+119k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Fujifilm X70
RX100 VII | Fujifilm X70 | |||
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Revealed | July 2019 | ![]() | January 2016 | More recent by 42 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX100 VII
Fujifilm X70 | RX100 VII | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Compare the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX100 VII in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX100 VII Specifications
Fujifilm X70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII | |
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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 |