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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R

Portability
86
Imaging
60
Features
75
Overall
66
Fujifilm X70 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R 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
  • Released January 2016
Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Successor is Sony RX1R II
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm X70 versus Sony RX1R, both Large Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X70 (16MP) and RX1R (24MP) and the Fujifilm X70 (APS-C) and RX1R (Full frame) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X70 was unveiled 2 years later than the RX1R and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Large Sensor Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X70 matches up vs the RX1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X70 over the Sony RX1R

 Fujifilm X70 RX1R 
RevealedJanuary 2016June 2013Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Fujifilm X70

 RX1R Fujifilm X70 
Display resolution1229k1040kCrisper display (+189k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX1R

 Fujifilm X70 RX1R 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm X70 has got exterior 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 RX1R has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") with a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X70 vs the RX1R.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X70 and RX1R is 86 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X70 and RX1R.

Clearly, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X70 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony RX1R will provide greater detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X70 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Portrait photography information
Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
76
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
supports RAW files
82
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/4,000s)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X70
Street photography with Sony RX1R
78
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
no image stabilization
66
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
above average high ISO (25,600)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Sports photography info
Sony RX1R Sports photography info
65
silent shutter (1/32,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
sensor has phase detect AF
fixed focal length (28mm)
no image stabilization
53
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
can't change focal length (35mm)
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X70 Travel photography advice
Sony RX1R Travel photography advice
78
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
62
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 CIPA)
more heavy than average (482g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X70 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony RX1R as a Landscape photography camera
60
you can focus manually
decent sized screen (3 inch)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
66
has manual focus
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
can't change focal length (35mm)
no image stabilization
bad battery (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X70
Vlogging with Sony RX1R
74
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no image stabilization
34
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone socket
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
more heavy than average (482 grams)
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Fujifilm X70 vs Sony RX1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X70 and Sony RX1R
 Fujifilm X70Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Sony
Model Fujifilm X70 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R
Type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Released 2016-01-15 2013-06-26
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.6 x 15.6mm 35.8 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 368.2mm² 855.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3264 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 77 25
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28mm (1x) 35mm (1x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-16.0 f/2.0
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - Xtra FineTFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic and Optical (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.90 m (at ISO 1600 (5.5m at ISO 100)) 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro , Suppressed Flash, Commander Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/4000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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) 482g (1.06 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 91
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.6
DXO Low light score not tested 2537
Other
Battery life 330 shots 270 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $700 $2,798